Prohibited conduct protection at work

This topic examines the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 (EqA 2010) which relate to protection from discrimination, harassment and victimisation at work. It contains the following Practice Notes:

Toilet and other facilities

Practice Note: Providing toilet, washing and changing facilities in the workplace considers the way in which employers should provide toilet, washing and changing facilities to their workforce and/or where facilities are shared with clients or customers, given the legal and other considerations that apply, in particular the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, the Building Regulations 2010, and considerations relating to disability, sex and gender reassignment discrimination. The position of service providers is considered and practical suggestions for dealing with toilet provision are outlined.

Employment events which give rise to discrimination, harassment and victimisation claims

Many different types of event may give rise to a claim before, during and after the employment relationship.

EqA 2010 recognises a wide set of circumstances as employment. 'Employment' in this context covers employment under a contract of employment, a contract of apprenticeship, or any other contract personally to do work, crown employment, ...

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