click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
People in Business
Question | Answer |
---|---|
What is the definition of Direct Discrimination? | When people are obviously excluded |
What is the definition of Harassment? | Unwelcome behaviour that offends, frightens or upsets someone |
What is Discrimination? | Treating someone differently and unfairly for a reason unrelated to their ability to do a job |
What is the definition of Indirect Discrimination? | When a condition makes it hard for a group of people to comply to the rules |
What is the Sex Discrimination Act 1975? | This act protects employees against discrimination on the grounds of gender or marital status |
What is the Race Relations Act 1976? | This act makes it illegal to discriminate against someone because of their race or the colour of their skin |
What is the Employment Equality (religion or belief) Regulations 2003? | This act makes it illegal not to employ someone based on their religious faith or beliefs |
What is the Disability Discrimination Act 1955? | This act makes it illegal to discriminate against someone because of disability |
What is the Employment Equality ( age) regulations 2006? | This act makes it illegal to discriminate, harass or victimise job applicants, employees or trainees on the grounds of age (young or old) |
What is the National Minimum Wage Act 1998? | This act makes it illegal to pay someone under a certain amount. If you are aged over 21 the rate is £6.50 per hour. |
What is the Equal Pay Act 1970? | Woman and men should receive the same pay for doing the same type of work or ranked as being of the same value |