It is unlawful to discriminate against workers because of their sexual orientation. Employers should ensure they have policies in place which are designed to prevent discrimination in:

• recruitment and selection
• determining pay
• training and development
• selection for promotion
• discipline and grievances
• countering bullying and harassment

Many employers have also found that making changes to their working practices makes good business sense and helps them attract the best people, including provisions for flexible working.

The information on this page is correct but is under review due to the Equality Act 2010 coming into effect October 2010.

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Further information

Advisory booklet

• Advisory booklet - Delivering Equality & Diversity

Tools

• Equality & diversity

Other Sites

• Government Equalities Unit
• The Equality and Human Rights Commission
• Equality and Diversity (BIS website)

Acas Publications

• Guidance on Sexual orientation and the workplace [306kb]
  Guidance on Sexual orientation and the workplace