Discrimination and bullying | Acas

Employers must not discriminate. Workers are protected by law (Equality Act 2010).

If you witness or experience discrimination or bullying, you can choose what to do. Employers should take steps to prevent it, and take complaints seriously.

Advice

Discrimination at work

What the Equality Act says. Direct and indirect discrimination. Harassment. Victimisation.

Bullying at work

What bullying is. What to do if you're being bullied. Employer responsibilities.

If you've been discriminated against at work

What you can do. Informal and formal steps.

Handling bullying and discrimination

How employers should deal with bullying and discrimination complaints.

Witnessing discrimination

What to do if you think someone else at work is being discriminated against.

Preventing discrimination

How employers can stop discrimination happening at work. Public sector equality duty.

Questions about discrimination at work

What workers can ask their employer. How employers should answer.

Hate crime at work

What hate crime is. Reporting it to the police. Handling complaints.