Join a union. Who is covered by the Equality Act? Note: This content is provided as general background information and should not be taken as legal advice or financial advice for your particular situation. Make sure to get individual advice on your case from your union, a source on our free help page or an independent financial advisor before taking any action. Previous Next. What is a disability? Does the law include a set list of disabilities? What are my disability rights?
How do I know if my disability is covered by the Equality Act? If I meet these conditions, do I automatically qualify? What does 'reasonable adjustment' mean? Are 'reasonable adjustments' expensive?
Can I get government help to access work? That includes, for example:. Information about your healthcare rights. Information about ageism at work. Age discrimination can be legal under certain circumstances. That means the employer or service provider must show that they have a good reason for discriminating on the basis of age. For example, an employer could put an upper age limit on a job where very high levels of physical fitness are required and could not be fulfilled by someone older.
Step one: Find out about the complaints procedure for the organisation that you want to complain about. For example:. Step two: Send in details of your complaint, what happened, and when. Make it clear that you are complaining about age discrimination. It can also help to suggest solutions, for example, if you want an apology or the person responsible to be retrained. Contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service for advice if you have experienced discrimination.
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