Public sector equality duty

New and updated

• Type:

  Employment law manual

  Disability discrimination

  Updated to include information on Sullivan v Bury Street Capital Ltd, in which the EAT considered the likelihood of a recurrence of the condition.

• Type:

  Employment law manual

  Pregnancy and maternity discrimination

  Updated to include information on EHRC guidance on pregnancy and maternity during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

• Type:

  Employment law manual

  Sex discrimination

  Updated to include information on two decisions, in which the EAT considered the "reasonable steps" defence, and what amounts to a protected act.

• Type:

  Employment law manual

  Age discrimination

  Updated to include information on three decisions, in which the EAT considered the "reasonable steps" defence, what amounts to a protected act, and the non-discrimination rule.

• Type:

  Employment law manual

  Religion or belief discrimination

  Updated to include information on Conisbee v Crossley Farms Ltd and others, in which the employment tribunal considered if vegetarianism is a philosophical belief under the Equality Act 2010.

• Type:

  Employment law manual

  Race discrimination

  Updated to include information on Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust v Aslam and another, in which the EAT considered if a colleague's remark related to race.

• Type:

  Employment law manual

  Sexual orientation discrimination

  Updated to include information on two decisions, in which the EAT considered the "reasonable steps" defence, and what amounts to a protected act.

• Type:

  Employment law manual

  Marriage and civil partnership discrimination

  Updated to include information on two decisions, in which the EAT considered the "reasonable steps" defence, and what amounts to a protected act.

• Type:

  Employment law manual

  Gender reassignment discrimination

  Updated to include information on Taylor v Jaguar Land Rover Ltd, in which a tribual considered the definition of gender reassignment.

• Type:

  FAQs

  What are the specific public sector equality duties?