Explains what laws protect you from discrimination at work, what you can do if you are discriminated against, and where you can get support and advice.
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The Equality Act applies when you are:
It can protect you if you are:
The Equality Act does not protect you if you are:
The Equality Act 2010 is the law that protects you from discrimination and gives you the right to challenge it.
See our pages on disability discrimination for more information.
See our full list of legal terms.This information was published in March 2018. We will revise it in 2021.
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