Advice for Employers
Discrimination law in the UK protects employees and job applicants from unfair treatment based on characteristics such as age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Key responsibilities:
- Prevent discrimination: Implement fair recruitment, promotion, and workplace policies.
- Reasonable adjustments: Make accommodations for employees with disabilities.
- Investigate complaints: Take all allegations of discrimination seriously and follow a clear internal process.
- Training: Ensure staff understand equality obligations and how to act appropriately.
- Documentation: Keep records of policies, decisions, and any actions taken.
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