Discrimination at work

Introduction to discrimination

What discrimination means, what types of discrimination there and when you might be able to make a legal claim

Racial discrimination

Find out about the law on racial discrimination at work and what can be done about it

Sex discrimination and equal pay

Find out about sexual discrimination at work, including the Equal Pay Act and what can be done about it

Disability discrimination (people with disabilities section)

Details of the Disability Discrimination Act and how it applies to the workplace

Age discrimination

Find out about the law on age discrimation and how the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 works

Religion or belief discrimination

Find out about the different kinds of religious or belief discrimination, what your rights are and what to do if you're being discriminated against

Sexual orientation discrimination

Read about how the law protects you from discrimination and harassment because of your sexual orientation and what you can do if you're treated unfairly

Human rights in the workplace

What the Human Rights Act means for the workplace, the rights of employers to monitor employees and when you can pursue a claim for breach of human rights