Discrimination in the workplace is a very serious matter. Did you know that if your business is faced with a discrimination claim, you could face an uncapped fine.

Not only is it costly from a financial perspective, it can also have very serious reputational issues for a business too.

There are nine protected characteristics under the legislation.

It is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of:

• Age
• Being or becoming a transsexual person
• Being married or in a civil partnership
• Being pregnant or having a child
• Disability
• Race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin
• Religion, belief or lack of religion/belief
• Sex
• Sexual orientation

How can NFU Employment Service help your business with Discrimination:

• Online Manual Chapter on the Equality Act 2010.
• Template documents including Equal Opportunities Forms and Policies.
• Access to our Helpline where our advisers can assist you with your holiday entitlement related queries.