United KingdomGovernment and law 54 · Government, law and your role
In England, Scotland and Wales, the Equality Act 2010 makes it unlawful to treat someone less favourably at work because of which of these?
- aTheir religion or beliefCorrect answer
- bArriving late for work every day
- cRefusing to follow safety rules
- dRepeatedly poor work performance
Why?
The Equality Act protects people from discrimination because of characteristics such as age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation. Northern Ireland has its own similar laws. Lateness or ignoring safety rules are fair reasons for an employer to act.
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