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.
Religion and belief discrimination
Guidance on addressing religion and belief discrimination in the workplace
Factsheets
Factsheets
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Religion and employment
Explore the 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