Religion and belief
Explore the CIPD’s point of view on religion and belief, including actions for Government and recommendations for employers
Religion and belief discrimination
Guidance on addressing religion and belief discrimination in the workplace
The Equality Act 2010 defines religion simply as any religion, including not having a religion. ‘Religion or belief’ is one of a set of protected characteristics to which a number of different types of discrimination apply. Here we provide resources covering discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief, religious discrimination law and case law.
CIPD viewpoint
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Factsheets
Factsheets
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Religion, belief and employment
Explore the UK legal position and main issues employers face when dealing with religious discrimination in the workplace.
Q&As
Q and As
Religious discrimination Q&As
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Commonly asked questions on the legal issues relating to religious discrimination in the workplace
Case law
Case law
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Case law on religion and belief discrimination
Selected cases on religion and belief discrimination in the workplace