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What is discrimination? What are the different types of discrimination?

What is discrimination? What are the different types of discrimination?

There are four main types of discrimination claim that can be brought against an employer. They are:

  1. Direct discrimination;
  2. Indirect discrimination;
  3. Harassment;
  4. Victimisation.

In relation to disability discrimination, there are additional forms of discrimination; discrimination arising from a disability and failure to make reasonable adjustments. These forms of discrimination are covered in further detail in:

DIS3: Disability Discrimination

For further guidance on the most common specific strands of discrimination please see:

DIS2: Guidance: Sex Discrimination

DIS3: Guidance: Disability Discrimination

DIS4: Guidance: Race Discrimination

DIS5: Guidance: Age Discrimination

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DIS2 – Guidance – Sex Discrimination

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DIS3 – Guidance – Disability Discrimination

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DIS4 – Guidance – Race Discrimination

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DIS5 – Guidance – Age Discrimination