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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...
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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/protected-charac...
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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
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Protection from sexual harrassment

You are protected from sexual harassment in the workplace by the Equality Act 2010.

It does not matter how long you have worked for your employer or whether you are a permanent employee, an apprentice or trainee, on a fixed-term contract or supplied by an agency, you are still protected by this legislation.

This booklet describes the offence, its impact and the rights you have to fight back if it happens. 

https://www.tuc.org.uk/sites/default/files/Protection_From_Sexual_Harassment_201...
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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...
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Gender reassignment discrimination

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

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/law-and-courts/discrimination/protected-charac...
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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
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Equal pay

Men and women are entitled to equal pay where they are doing the same work, or in some cases, different types of work that are considered equivalent.

 

https://worksmart.org.uk/work-rights/discrimination/equal-pay
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