protected characteristics Flashcards
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what are protected characteristics of age -equality act 2010
age is defined in terms of an ‘age group’. it applies to individuals who belong, or do not belong, to a certain age or an an age range.
Definition of disability by the equality act 2010
someone who has ‘ a physical or mental impairment that has substantial and long-term adverse effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities’. an impairment is considered substantial if the cumulative effects are more than minor or trivial for the individual.
what is considered an impairment - equality act 2010?
- has lasted for 12 months
- is likely to last for 12 months
- is likely to last the rest of the individuals like
what is a progressive condition?
a health condition which gradually gets worse over time
what must employers do for people with a disability - equality act 2010?
places a duty on employers and organisations to make reasonable adjustments to support a disabled individual to access services as easily as a non-disabled individual. therefore, they should think about adjustments they may need to make ahead of time
* physical changes e.g. support assistant dogs
* consideration dietary requirements
* provision of support aids e.g. hearing protection
* individuals should not be asked to pay for the cost of any reasonable adjustment that is made
what is gender recognition act 2004
individuals over the age of 18 have the legal right to change gender and hold rights assosiated with that gender. they may need to obtain a gender recognition certificate to do so
what does the equality act 2010 do to protect people that have gone through gender reassignment?
offers a transgender person protection at all stages. the law currently sets limitations on the characterisitcs on language and terminology, employers should focus on positive inclusion based on the gender role an individual presents.
marriage and civil partnership - equality act 2010 protected characteristics?
protects the rights of anyone who is married or in a registered civil partnership under the civil partnership act 2004. this inludes those who are legally married outside of the UK.
what are the protected characteristic for pregnancy and maternity - equality act 2010?
protects individuals from discrimination because of pregnancy and materinity if it occurs during the protected period. this is additional protection offered agaist unfavourbale treatment if an individual is breast feeding.
what are reasonable adjustments?
changes that an employer or an organisation must make to prevent an individual with a disability from being disadvantaged; what factors such as the practicality of the adjustments, the cost and resources required to make the adjustment, and the size and type of organisation
what is inclusion?
period of time that starts when a woman becomes pregnant and continues through to the end of ordinary maternity leave, or until she returns to work, whichever is sooner
what is protected period?
period of time that starts when a woman becomes pregnant and continuous through to the end of ordinary maternity leave, or until she return to work, whichever is sooner
What are the protected characteristics of race - equality act 2010
protects individuals and racial groups defined by their skin colour, nationality, or ethnic or national origin. An individuals race is made up of a combination of these aspects.
what are the protected characteristics of religion or belief - equality act 2010
Offers protection for individuals of a particular religion. a religion does not have to be organised or well known, but it must have a clearstrucutre and belief ststem. the act also offers protection assosiated with a religious or philosophical belief.
additionally offers protection to anyone who does not hold a particular belief or belong to a religion
for a philosophocal belief to be legally protected it must be…
- genuinely held
- not just an opinion or viewpoint
- assosiated with a substantial aspect of human life and behaviour
- considered sufficiently cogent, serious, cohesive and important
- worthy of respect in a democratic society and compatible with human dignity
what are the protected characteristics of sex - equality act 2010
offer protection from discrimination to individuals of either sex. it considers the sec of an individual to be that recorded on their birth certificate or gender recognition certificate
what are the protected characteristics of sexual orientation - equality act 2010
offers protection from discrimination based on a persons sexual orientation towards others of the same sex, opposite sex or either sex. it covers how individuals choose to express their orientation as well as places they visit, their appearance and people they associate with
what is nationality
the status belonging to a particular nation; it is associated with citizenship and may not necessarily reflect where an individual was born
what is racial groups
group of people who share the same protected characteristic associated with race or ethnicity
