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Date when Video was Published: 16/01/2025

Discrimination happens when someone is treated unfairly because of a characteristic protected by law. In the UK, these are called protected characteristics and include: • Age • Disability • Gender reassignment • Marriage or civil partnership • Pregnancy and maternity • Race • Religion or belief • Sex • Sexual orientation Discrimination can take different forms: • Direct discrimination: When someone is treated less favourably than others due to a protected characteristic. • Indirect discrimination: When workplace policies or practices unfairly disadvantage a group of people. • Harassment: Unwanted behaviour creating a hostile or offensive environment. • Victimisation: Being treated badly because you raised concerns about discrimination. The law protects employees, job applicants, and even contractors, under the Equality Act 2010. So, if you think discrimination is happening to you or someone else, it’s important to act. Understanding your rights is the first step to creating a fair workplace. If you have any questions or need advice on matters relating to Employment Law services, don’t hesitate to contact Duncan Lewis Solicitors. Please visit our website or call us directly on 033 3772 0409.

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