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Section head
Equality Act 2010
Overview
The Equality Act 2010 came into force on 1st October 2010. The purpose of this web page is to give an overview and answers to FAQ's on the Act and to provide a round up of links to other organisations that give comprehensive information on the Act.
What are protected characterics?
- Age
- Disability
- Gender reassignment
- Marriage and civil partnership
- Pregnancy and maternity
- Race
- Religion and Belief
- Sex , and
- Sexual Orientation
Are there different types of discrimination? Yes
- Direct discrimination
- Discrimination by association
- Discrimination by perception
- Breast feeding
- Combined discrimination
- Indirect discrimination
- Detriment arising from disability
- Duty to make reasonable adjustments
- Harassment
- Third party harassment
Are there time limits for claims? Yes
The usual time limit for bringing claims will apply i.e three months from the act of discrimination, unless a tribunal considers it just and equitable to extend the time.
ACAS
Download quick start guides and useful information for employers and workers.
EHRC
Read more about the act and how the law will be changing.
Government Equalities Office
The GEO has produced a series of summary guides setting out what the new law will mean for business, the public sector, the voluntary sector and the public.
Office of Public Sector Information
View or download the official and full version of the Equality Act 2010 from the OPSI website.
See also:
Eversheds:
Corporate Champion of Opportunity Now Eversheds page contains a downloadable document:
Equality Act 2010 - An Employers Guide
