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Discrimination law: scope of protection

Updating author: Tina McKevitt

Brightmine editor: Lilia Dangi

Summary

This guide outlines the scope of protection under the Equality Act 2010, with a particular focus on how employees are protected against discrimination throughout all stages of employment - from engagement to dismissal, as well as after the employment relationship has ended. The guide also sets out the geographical reach of the anti-discrimination provisions in the Equality Act 2010.