Legislation

Question 1

What laws are covered in the equality act 2010?

Answer 1

Direct - Where a person discriminates against another because of one of these protected characteristics.
Indirect - Where a person puts conditions in place that put another at a disadvantage because of one of the protected characteristics.
Harassment - Where a person engages in unwanted conduct, creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment, or violates someone else’s dignity in relation to a protected characteristic.
Victimisation - Where someone treats another badly because they are taking part in or are thought to be taking part in proceedings related to the Equality Act.

Question 2

What are the protected characteristics in the equality act 2010?

Answer 2

-age
-disability
-gender reassignment
-marriage and civil partnership
-pregnancy and maternity
-race
-religion or belief
-sex
-sexual orientation

Question 3

What are some employees responsibilities?

Answer 3

-To take reasonable care of your own and others safety.
-Not to interfere or misuse anything that has been provided for your health and safety such as safety equipment.
-To report any illness or injury that will affect your ability to work.

Question 4

What are some employers responsibilities?

Answer 4

-Ensure health and safety training is undertaken by all staff.
-Provide appropriate protective clothing and equipment
-Have an up-to-date health and safety policy.

Question 5

What does the health and safety at work act ensure?

Answer 5

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 ensures that employers and employees have responsibilities for health and safety in the workplace.