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What Is Positive Discrimination And Is It Legal? What You Need To Know.

Last updated May 11 2022 | Employment Law

by Rory Lindsay

by Rory Lindsay

Trainee Solicitor

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Who can be a victim?

The Equality Act 2010 prohibits any form of discrimination in the workforce against someone who has a protected characteristic.

Therefore, positive discrimination can apply to someone with at least one of the following characteristics:

  • Age
  • Disability
  • Gender reassignment
  • Marriage or civil partnership
  • Pregnancy and maternity
  • Race
  • Sex
  • Religion or belief
  • Sexual orientation

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