UK Discrimination in the Workplace


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Expertise Level



Overview/Description

This course aims to increase your awareness and understanding of different laws governing discrimination in the workplace, including the Equality Act. You will learn about categories of protected employees and the types of unlawful and lawful workplace discrimination.

This course was developed with subject matter support provided by Simons Muirhead Burton LLP. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice and may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with legal statutes or statutory instruments. Simons Muirhead Burton LLP accepts no responsibility for the contents of this course. Any reliance on the contents of this course as legal advice is prohibited and at the user’s risk. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, a solicitor-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking independent legal advice.



Target Audience
All managers, supervisors, workers and employees

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
0.3

Lesson Objectives

UK Discrimination in the Workplace

  • UK Discrimination in the Workplace
  • identify types of discrimination prohibited under Equality Act
  • identify different forms of discrimination in the workplace
  • Knowledge Check: Addressing Workplace Discrimination
  • Course Number:
    lchr_01_b97_lc_enuk

    Expertise Level
    Everyone