The same job, a different answer
Two people apply for a support job. Both have the same exam results and the same skills. The manager says no to one because "she will probably have children soon".
That is not fair. In the UK it is also against the law.
By the end of this lesson
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I can name the four types of discrimination and say when a person can take action.
Key words
| Word | What it means |
|---|---|
| Discrimination | unfair treatment because of who you are |
| Protected characteristic | a feature of a person the Equality Act protects |
| Harassment | unwanted behaviour that hurts someone's dignity |
| Victimisation | bad treatment because someone complained |
| Tribunal | a special court for work disputes |
| Time limit | the last day a claim can be made |
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Nine protected characteristics
The Equality Act 2010 says an organisation must not treat a person worse because of a protected characteristic.
There are nine. Work through the table and find the ones that you can see at your own college or work.
The nine protected characteristics
| Characteristic | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Age | Being young or old, or in an age group |
| Disability | A long-term condition that affects daily life |
| Gender reassignment | Changing, or planning to change, your gender |
| Marriage and civil partnership | Being married or in a civil partnership |
| Pregnancy and maternity | Being pregnant or having just had a baby |
| Race | Colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin |
| Religion or belief | Any religion, or none, and other beliefs |
| Sex | Being a man or a woman |
| Sexual orientation | Being gay, bisexual, straight or other |
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