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Includes information on what rights you have not to be discriminated against in places like shops, public transport, health and social care and the legal system. For information on your right not to be treated unfairly in the workplace see Discrimination at work.

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You don't have to put up with it!

If you're being discriminated against you don't just have to put up with it. Our guide explains the steps you can take and the organisations that can help you to put an end to unfair treatment.

Is that fair?

You have a right not to be discriminated against. It's completely unfair, and often it's against the law. If you think that you might have been treated worse than others because of who you are, you've come to the right place.

What's my responsibility? Disability Discrimination Act for clubs and voluntary organisations

If you're a club or a voluntary organisation, the Disability Discrimination Act 2005 (DDA) says you must make sure you don't discriminate against disabled people. But what if you're working off very low budgets? Or you don't own the place you gather in? The thought of having to shift doorways or re-jig rooms can seem very daunting. Our guide takes you through what's really required.

Dealing with discrimination at work – how to use the grievance procedure

We show you how to use your work's grievance procedures to deal with problems at work because you are being discriminated against. It can also be used to help you to deal with other sorts of complaints.

Is that discrimination?

Are you being discriminated against? Do you have to put up with jokes about your age, sexuality or colour? Are you treated unfairly because of your religion, a disability or where you come from? Do colleagues of the opposite sex get a better deal? Not only is none of this fair, it's also likely to be against the law.

Wrong age problem page

Have you got a problem at work? Or are you finding it difficult to get a job, get promoted or sent on training? Do you think it might be something to do with your age? Our employment discrimination answers your questions.

Expecting your rights

If you are about to become a parent you are probably excited. But when you are not hopping from foot to foot with pure joy, you might also be a little bit worried about how it will go down at work, how you'll survive financially, and how you can juggle being a top-quality parent and a treasured employee at the same time. We explain your rights at work if you are pregnant, if your partner is, or if you are adopting.

Discrimination on the high street

Have you ever been treated badly in a shop, restaurant or the local leisure centre? Ever wondered if it was discrimination? There are laws to protect you from being discriminated against when you are out and about. Do you know what's discrimination and what is just unfair? Try our High street discrimination quiz and find out.

Do I need a lawyer?

If you’ve got a problem and you don’t know what to do next there are lots of different organisations who can help you. We explain how they work and what they can do for you.

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Guidance: Equality Act 2010

www.equalityhumanrights.com/advice-and-guidance/equa...

Here you will find guidance and good practice to help you understand and use forthcoming Equality Act law. Includes guidance for employers, workers, service users and service providers.

Equality and Human Rights Commission www.equalityhumanrights.com/

Equality Act 2010: What do I need to know? A summary of your rights

www.equalities.gov.uk/pdf/401727_GEO_EqualityLaw_Rig...

The Equality Act 2010 simplifies the current laws and puts them all together in one piece of legislation. Also, it makes the law stronger in some areas. So depending on your circumstances, the new Act may protect you more.

Government Equalities Office www.equalities.gov.uk/Default.aspx

Easy read guide to the Equality Act

www.equalities.gov.uk/equality_bill.aspx

Easy read information on the new Equality Act.

Government Equalities Office www.equalities.gov.uk/Default.aspx

Your rights in health and social care

www.equalityhumanrights.com/your-rights/rights-in-di...

Information about your legal rights in health and social care and relevant situations when discrimination may occur. Includes access to services, treatment and support, being treated with respect and what health and social care service providers are expected to do.

Equality and Human Rights Commission www.equalityhumanrights.com/

Your rights in housing and property

www.equalityhumanrights.com/your-rights/rights-in-di...

Explains your rights to be protected from discrimination in relation to housing and property. Includes renting or selling a property, housing provided by social landlords, homelessness and human rights.

Equality and Human Rights Commission www.equalityhumanrights.com/

Discrimination in Housing

england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/complaints_and_leg...

You may be able to take action if you have been discriminated against because of your race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, disability or age. This web page gives an overview of how the law works.

Shelter www.shelter.org.uk

Your rights in the criminal justice system

www.equalityhumanrights.com/your-rights/rights-in-di...

Information on what rights you have and what the legal responsibilities are for organisations that are part of the criminal justice system. Includes dealing with the police, the right to a fair trial and prisons and probation.

Equality and Human Rights Commission www.equalityhumanrights.com/

Your rights in learning and training

www.equalityhumanrights.com/your-rights/rights-in-di...

Information on making sure you are treated fairly in education or training. It covers pre-school education, schools and colleges, work-based training and adult education or life-long learning.

Equality and Human Rights Commission www.equalityhumanrights.com/

Your rights in shops and services

www.equalityhumanrights.com/your-rights/rights-in-di...

Information on your rights not to be discriminated against when using all kinds of services. These include shops, entertainment venues like restaurants and cinemas, hotels, banks and financial services, sports clubs, places of worship and public spaces.

Equality and Human Rights Commission www.equalityhumanrights.com/

Your transport rights

www.equalityhumanrights.com/your-rights/rights-in-di...

Aims to help you understand your rights not to be discriminated against when using public transport networks throughout England, Wales and Scotland, and when travelling by air to or from Europe.

Equality and Human Rights Commission www.equalityhumanrights.com/

Young people: know your rights to fair treatment (PDF)

www.equalityhumanrights.com/uploaded_files/YourRight...

Young women and men may find themselves being treated unfairly because of their gender, age, disability, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status. Information from the Equality and Human Rights Commission on where to get help.

Equality and Human Rights Commission www.equalityhumanrights.com/