Entry #708: LGBT employment discrimination in United Kingdom

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RegionUnited Kingdom
IssueLGBT employment discrimination
StatusSexual orientation and gender identity
Start DateOct 1, 2010
End Date(none)
DescriptionEmployment discrimination protections in the UK stem from several peices of legislation, which were combined into the wide-ranging Equality Act 2010. There are, however, exemptions for certain occupations (such as religious organisations).
Sourceshttps://www.gov.uk/government/policies/creating-a-fairer-and-more-equal-society
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  • Status is not correct "Not all sexualities and genders are protected under this law (e.g Asexuality and Non-Binary)."


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edited by beeurd. Adding description

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Start Date(unknown)Oct 1, 2010
DescriptionEmployment discrimination protections in the UK stem from several peices of legislation, which were combined into the wide-ranging Equality Act 2010. There are, however, exemptions for certain occupations (such as religious organisations).

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StatusSexual orientation and gender identity
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
Description(empty)
Sourceshttps://www.gov.uk/government/policies/creating-a-fairer-and-more-equal-society