Am I being discriminated against at work?
In the UK, everyone has the right to fair treatment at work. The Equality Act 2010 is the law that protects people from unfair treatment based on specific characteristics. If you feel that you’re being treated unfairly, this guide will help you understand what discrimination is, the different types of discrimination, and what you can do about it.
The Equality Act 2010 applies across England, Scotland, and Wales, protecting people in areas like work, education, and public services. For workplaces, it provides protections for employees, agency workers, job applicants, and even contract workers.
At its core, the Equality Act 2010 outlines nine “protected characteristics”. These are categories that define aspects of a person’s identity. Discrimination happens when someone is treated unfairly because of one (or more) of these characteristics.
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