What is the example of indirect discrimination?
What is the example of indirect discrimination?
An example of indirect discrimination, may be a minimum height requirement for a job where height is not relevant to carry out the role. Such a requirement would likely discriminate disproportionately against women (and some minority ethnic groups) as they are generally shorter than men.
What is an example of direct discrimination?
You’re heterosexual. An estate agent refuses to let you a flat because he thinks you’re gay. This is direct discrimination by perception because of sexual orientation which is a protected characteristic under the Equality Act.
What is meant by Victimisation?
Victimisation is defined in the Act as: Treating someone badly because they have done a ‘protected act’ (or because you believe that a person has done or is going to do a protected act). A ‘protected act’ is: Making a claim or complaint of discrimination (under the Equality Act).
What is Victimisation discrimination?
One form of discrimination is victimisation. This is when someone is treated badly because they complained about workplace discrimination or helped someone who was discriminated against.
What is an example of victimisation?
You make a complaint of sex discrimination against your employer. As a result, you’re denied a promotion. This is victimisation and you can take action against your employer under the Equality Act. You’ve suffered a detriment as you didn’t get promoted.
What is meant by victimisation?
What are examples of Victimisation?
Victimisation
- You make a complaint of sex discrimination against your employer.
- You make a complaint to the school of your disabled son about his unfair treatment by some of the staff.
- Three years ago you helped an employee of your local bank branch in a sex discrimination claim against the branch manager.
What is the meaning of indirect discrimination?
Indirect discrimination is when there’s a practice, policy or rule which applies to everyone in the same way, but it has a worse effect on some people than others. The Equality Act says it puts you at a particular disadvantage.
What is direct and indirect discrimination?
Direct discrimination happens when someone is treated unfavourably in the workplace because of a protected characteristic. Whereas, indirect discrimination happens when policies and procedures – which apply to everyone – exclude a certain group of people.
What is victimisation in discrimination?
If you’re treated badly because you complain about discrimination or you help someone who has been discriminated against, this is called victimisation. Victimisation is unlawful under the Equality Act 2010. If you’ve been treated badly because you complained, you may be able to do something about it.