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Discrimination because of sex

How to take action about sex discrimination, explaining when it is unlawful, gives details of organisations who can provide further help. Includes discrimination in employment and training, education, sport, the provision of goods and services, housing, and advertisements.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/law-and-courts/discrimination/discrimination-b…
Citizens Advice
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Sex discrimination

It is against the law for someone you work for to treat you unfairly because of your sex (or gender). This is called sex discrimination. Explains what you can do about it.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/law-and-courts/discrimination/discrimination-b…
Citizens Advice
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Sex discrimination

Information about sex discrimination with links across the Equality and Human Right Commission's website.

https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/advice-and-guidance/sex-discrimination
Equality and Human Rights Commission
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Sexual harassment

Explains what sexual harassment is and what steps you can take if it has happened to you or if you have witnessed it. 

https://www.acas.org.uk/sexual-harassment
ACAS - Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service
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Gender and women's rights

Includes information on sexual harassment, if you think you are being paid less due to your sex, and pregnancy. 

https://www.tuc.org.uk/workplace-guidance/equality-and-discrimination/gender-and…
TUC - Trades Union Congress
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Gender reassignment discrimination

Information about gender reassignment discrimination, with links across the Equality and Human Rights Commission's website.

https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/advice-and-guidance/gender-reassignment-d…
Equality and Human Rights Commission
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The Equality Act (2010)

Explains what the law says about protected characteristics and explains how gender reassigment is defined under the law. Includes examples of how you can be discriminated against due to gender reassignment, what to do about it, and links to further information on your rights.

https://www.transactual.org.uk/equality-act
TransActual UK
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Absence from work because of gender reassignment

Information on what if you need to take time off work for gender reassignment. Includes links to what you can do if you think you are being discriminated against and explains what gender reassignment discrimination is. 

https://www.advicenow.org.uk/hhttps%3A//www.citizensadvice.org.uk/law-and-courts…
Citizens Advice
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Equal pay and the Equality Act 2010

Links to information about the right to equal pay, and what to do if you believe that you are not being paid equally.

https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/our-work/equal-pay
Equality and Human Rights Commission
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How to raise a problem at work informally

Explains how you can raise at problem you have at work with your employer by setting up an informal chat with them. Goes through what you should prepare and links to how to raise a formal complaint if you feel an informal chat is not suitable or does not solve your issue. 

https://www.acas.org.uk/how-to-raise-a-problem-at-work
ACAS - Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service
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Discrimination against parents and carers in the workplace

Explains the difference between direct and indirect discrimination against someone's sex, disability, marital status, if they are pregnant or on maternity leave. Also has information on what to do if you experience discrimination.

https://workingfamilies.org.uk/articles/discrimination-against-parents-and-carer…
Working families
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