The menopause affects every woman differently, both physically and emotionally. It’s proven the impact on an individual’s health can affect absence and productivity, how they work and their relationships with colleagues. With the incidents that have passed across my desk during 2021 it seems obvious that discrimination cases will rise. What is concerning is how many people aren’t aware of their rights and who are either not aware how to seek support or concerned what will hap

What is sexual orientation discrimination? This is when you're treated differently because of your sexual orientation in one of the situations that are covered by the Equality Act. The treatment could be a one-off action or as a result of a rule or policy based on sexual orientation. It doesn’t have to be intentional to be unlawful. There are some circumstances when being treated differently due to sexual orientation is lawful which we explain at the end of this post What the

What is age discrimination? Age discrimination is when you're treated differently because of your age in one of the situations that are covered by the Equality Act. The Equality Act has some exceptions. For example, students are not protected from age discrimination at school. The treatment could be a one-off action or as a result of a rule or policy based on age. It doesn’t have to be intentional to be unlawful. There are some circumstances when being treated differently due

What are reasonable adjustments and what is an employer's duty? Reasonable adjustments remove or minimise disadvantages experienced by disabled people. Employers should ensure policies and practices do not put disabled people at a disadvantage. When must an employer make reasonable adjustments? An employer must consider making reasonable adjustments and involve the disabled worker or successful job applicant in the discussion about what can be done to support them and the dec

What is marriage and civil partnership discrimination? It is when you are treated differently at work because you are married or in a civil partnership. What the Equality Act says about marriage and civil partnership discrimination: The Equality Act says you must not be discriminated against in employment because you are married or in a civil partnership. In the Equality Act marriage and civil partnership means someone who is legally married or in a civil partnership. Marriag

What is sex discrimination? Sex Discrimination is when you're treated differently because of your sex, in certain situations covered by the Equality Act 2010. The treatment could be a one-off action or could be caused by a rule or policy. It doesn’t have to be intentional to be unlawful There are some circumstances when being treated differently due to sex is lawful, these are explained at the bottom of this post. What the Equality Act says about sex discrimination: The Equal

What is gender reassignment discrimination? This is when you are treated differently because you are transsexual, in one of the situations covered by the Equality Act. The treatment could be a one-off action or as a result of a rule or policy. It doesn’t have to be intentional to be unlawful. There are some circumstances when being treated differently due to gender reassignment is lawful, these are explained at the end of this post. What the Equality Act says about gender rea