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DISCRIMINATION
DISCRIMINATION
As indicated above, it is unlawful to discriminate against an employee on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, and religion or belief. In addition, under the Equality Act 2010 it is unlawful to offer different and less favourable pay and conditions where women and men are doing equal work (i.e. like work or work rated as equivalent or work of equal value).
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It is also unlawful to discriminate against someone on the basis that they work part-time or on the basis that they have a fixed-term contract.
Employers should have an Equal Opportunities Policy in place. This can be of assistance in the event that an employer requires to defend a discrimination-based claim. Managers and employees should also be provided with relevant training in respect of the policy. Again, this can be of assistance in the event that a discrimination claim is raised.
