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Discrimination & equality

Protected characteristics, harassment, equal pay and reasonable adjustments.

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Can dress codes discriminate on religion?

A uniform policy does not give your employer a free pass to ban religious dress. Ask what the rule is for, what evidence supports it and why a safer alternative will not work.

Last reviewed 1 Oct 2026

Can carers be discriminated against at work?

Caring is not a protected characteristic. But discrimination linked to disability, rigid shifts and punishment for taking leave can give you a claim.

Last reviewed 22 Oct 2026

Can you take time off for religious observance?

Ask for the day in writing, offer a workable rota change and keep the answer. There is no automatic right to religious leave, but a refusal can be discrimination.

Last reviewed 22 Oct 2026

What is racial discrimination at work?

If racism is shaping your shifts, pay or treatment, you have rights. Start by recording what happened and checking the deadline.

Last reviewed 1 Oct 2026

Accessibility in online meetings at work

A meeting you cannot follow can cost you training, shifts or a fair hearing. Here is how to ask for changes, get support and protect your claim.

Last reviewed 22 Oct 2026

Age discrimination at work: your UK rights

"Too young to lead" and "too old to learn" can both break the law. Know when age differences are lawful, how to challenge a decision and which tribunal deadline applies.

Last reviewed 1 Oct 2026

Can an employer collect equality data?

Your employer can ask about ethnicity, religion, disability or sexuality, but an equality form is not permission to use the answers against you. You can usually decline.

Last reviewed 22 Oct 2026

Free speech at work: what can I say?

A Facebook post, a union message or a complaint about unsafe work can put your job at risk. Know which speech the law protects, and how to challenge punishment.

Last reviewed 22 Oct 2026