Protections – Children's Law Centre https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk Children's Rights Change Children's Lives Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:56:19 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-icon_v1-32x32.png Protections – Children's Law Centre https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk 32 32 I feel like I have been discriminated against. What can I do? https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/faqsyp/i-feel-like-i-have-been-discriminated-against-what-can-i-do/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=i-feel-like-i-have-been-discriminated-against-what-can-i-do Tue, 01 Sep 2020 15:27:20 +0000 https://new.childrenslawcentre.org.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_2&p=2481 If you feel that you have been discriminated against in your job, at school or when using any service, contact us as soon as possible on 0808 808 5678, or you can contact the Equality Commission NI on 02890 890890. It is important that you do not delay in getting advice on this issue because if your discrimination complaint cannot be sorted out you may wish to complain to a tribunal or court. They have very strict time limits for receiving complaints so if you delay in getting advice it may be too late to do anything about your complaint.

]]> How long do I have to be employed before I can be protected by discrimination laws? https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/faqsyp/how-long-do-i-have-to-be-employed-before-i-can-be-protected-by-discrimination-laws/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-long-do-i-have-to-be-employed-before-i-can-be-protected-by-discrimination-laws Tue, 01 Sep 2020 15:23:50 +0000 https://new.childrenslawcentre.org.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_2&p=2479 Discrimination laws protect you from your very first day at work.

]]> What will the discrimination laws on gender, race, sexual orientation and disability discrimination protect me against? https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/faqsyp/what-will-the-discrimination-laws-on-gender-race-sexual-orientation-and-disability-discrimination-protect-me-against/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-will-the-discrimination-laws-on-gender-race-sexual-orientation-and-disability-discrimination-protect-me-against Tue, 01 Sep 2020 15:19:20 +0000 https://new.childrenslawcentre.org.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_2&p=2477 The law protects you against discrimination and harassment in a lot of different situations. It is not exactly the same for each type of discrimination. The laws on gender, race, sexual orientation and disability discrimination protect you against discrimination and harassment when:

  • You are trying to get a job or an apprenticeship (including a part-time job after school or during school holidays)
  • You are at work in relation to how you are treated including the pay you receive
  • You are on work experience (even though you are not being paid)
  • You are applying for or taking part in a training course that will help you get a job
  • You are looking for or getting careers advice
  • You are applying for a place or attending school
  • You are applying for a place or attending college
  • You are using services like shops, cinemas, leisure centres, banks or building societies etc (note this is not an exhaustive list)
  • You are using public services such as doctors and dentists etc
  • You are trying to find a place to live
]]> Does discrimination law protect me against harassment? https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/faqsyp/does-discrimination-law-protect-me-against-harassment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=does-discrimination-law-protect-me-against-harassment Tue, 01 Sep 2020 15:14:11 +0000 https://new.childrenslawcentre.org.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_2&p=2473 Discrimination law protects you if you are being harassed because of your gender, race, religion, political opinion or views, sexual orientation, age or because you have a disability. Harassment can include being called insulting names, racist name calling, bullying, being left out of a group, being threatened, being physically attacked, being humiliated, being made to feel uncomfortable or having false, nasty rumours passed around about you.

]]> Can an organisation/business/shop discriminate against me because of my disability? https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/faqsyp/can-an-organisation-business-shop-discriminate-against-me-because-of-my-disability/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=can-an-organisation-business-shop-discriminate-against-me-because-of-my-disability Tue, 01 Sep 2020 14:00:17 +0000 https://new.childrenslawcentre.org.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_2&p=2450 No. The law says that if you have a disability, organisations/businesses/shops might have to make changes to ensure that you are not at a disadvantage because of your disability. For example, if you are a wheelchair user or have difficulty going up steps a shop may have to provide a ramp or handrail to help you get into the shop safely.

]]> Can my school discriminate against me because of my disability? https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/faqsyp/can-my-school-discriminate-against-me-because-of-my-disability/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=can-my-school-discriminate-against-me-because-of-my-disability Tue, 01 Sep 2020 13:58:53 +0000 https://new.childrenslawcentre.org.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_2&p=2448 No. The law says that if you have a disability, your school might have to make changes to ensure that you are not at a disadvantage because of your disability. For example, if you have a learning disability you might need changes to be made at school such as letting you have longer in tests and exams. Your school should take reasonable steps to make sure that you can take part in school trips and outings.

]]> Can my employer discriminate against me because of my disability? https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/faqsyp/can-my-employer-discriminate-against-me-because-of-my-disability/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=can-my-employer-discriminate-against-me-because-of-my-disability Tue, 01 Sep 2020 13:57:13 +0000 https://new.childrenslawcentre.org.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_2&p=2446 No. The law says that if you have a disability, employers might have to make changes to ensure that you are not at a disadvantage because of your disability. For example, if you are applying for a part-time job at weekends and you have an eyesight condition that means you have a problem reading and completing the form, the employer may have to provide a form with larger print or let you make your application in another way.

]]> How does age discrimination law protect me? https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/faqsyp/how-does-age-discrimination-laws-protect-me/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-does-age-discrimination-laws-protect-me Tue, 01 Sep 2020 13:48:16 +0000 https://new.childrenslawcentre.org.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_2&p=2439 The laws on age discrimination do not cover as many situations as the other discrimination laws. They protect you against discrimination when:

•            You are trying to get a job or an apprenticeship (including a part-time job after school or during school holidays)

•            You are at work in relation to how you are treated including the pay you receive

•            You are on work experience (even though you are not being paid)

•            You are applying for or taking part in a training course that will help you get a job

•            You are looking for or getting careers advice

•            You are applying for a place or attending college

]]> What types of discrimination are unlawful? https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/faqsyp/what-types-of-discrimination-are-unlawful/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-types-of-discrimination-are-unlawful Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:39:02 +0000 https://new.childrenslawcentre.org.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_2&p=2406 Under the law it is illegal to treat you unfairly because of your:

Race

Gender

Religion

Political opinion

Age

Disability

Sexual orientation

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