Religion or belief
It is unlawful to discriminate against workers because of their religion or belief or lack of religion or belief. Employers should ensure they have policies in place which are designed to prevent discrimination in:
There is no specific list that sets out what religion or belief discrimination is. The law defines it as any religion, religious or philosophical belief. This includes all major religions, as well as less widely practised ones. You are also protected against discrimination if you do not follow any religion or belief, and your employer discriminates against you because of this. Political beliefs are not counted as a religion or belief. Many employers find that being sensitive to the cultural and religious needs of their employees makes good business sense. This can mean making provisions for:
The information on this page is correct but is under review due to the Equality Act 2010 coming into effect October 2010. Read more about Acas training and business solutions Online customer contact form. Let us know how we can help.
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