Equality Act 2010

Question 1

what are the 9 protected characteristics under the equality act 2010?

Answer 1

• pregnancy and maternity
• race
• sex
• age
• sexual orientation
• gender reassignment
• disability
• religion and beliefs
• marriage and civil partnership

Question 2

what is direct discrimination?

Answer 2

• when a person is treated less favourably than others due to having a protected characteristic
• e.g. person is “too young or too old”

Question 3

what is indirect discrimination?

Answer 3

• rules or policies that puts you at a disadvantage
• e.g. an organisation that makes you work on a Sunday - Christians

Question 4

what is discrimination by association?

Answer 4

if you are treated unfairly because someone you know has a protected characteristic

Question 5

what is discrimination by perception?

Answer 5

you are treated unfairly because someone thinks you belong to a group with protected characteristics

Question 6

what is harassment?

Answer 6

unwanted behaviour that makes you feel offended, humiliated or intimidated

Question 7

what is victimisation?

Answer 7

when a person is treated badly because they complained about discrimination

Question 8

what are reasonable adjustments?

Answer 8

you can ask for these when you start work i.e. accessible toilets, extra time, rails, ramps, quiet places

Question 9

when should reasonable adjustments be put into place?

Answer 9

• if an employer becomes aware of a disability
• if someone asks for an adjustment to be made
• if an employee is having difficulty with any part of their job

Question 10

what are philosophical beliefs?

Answer 10

• have to be genuinely held
• be worthy of respect
• isn’t incompatible with human dignity or rights