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What will the discrimination laws on gender, race, sexual orientation and disability discrimination protect me against?

1 September 2020
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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

Can an organisation/business/shop discriminate against me because of my disability?

1 September 2020
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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?

1 September 2020
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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?

1 September 2020
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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.

What is disability discrimination?

1 September 2020
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The law says that you must not be treated differently or worse without a very good reason because you have a disability. The law protects you if you have a physical or mental disability including a learning disability and that disability makes it hard for you to do everyday things that most other people can do.