| what are 4 protected characteristics | age, race, gender, disability |
| Direct Discrimination | someone is treated less favourably then another because of a pc |
| Discrimination by association | discrimination against someone because they are associated with another who has a pc |
| Discrimination by perception | discrimination against someone because others think they posses a particular pc |
| Indirect discrimination | occurs when you have a rule or policy that applies to everyone but disadvantages a particular pc |
| Harrasment | employees can complain of behaviour they find offensive even if it is not directly at them |
| victimisation | someone who is being picked on in the work place |
| what is the health and safety act | it outlines the responsibilities of both the employer and employee in make there sure they are working in a safe environment |
| describe 3 responsibilities of the employer under the health and safety act | Ensure health and safety training is taken by all staff
provide appropriate and protective clothing
have an up-to-date policy |
| describe the features of the equality act | legally protect people from discrimination in the work place |
