HR Glossary

What is Equality Act 2010?

The UK's primary anti-discrimination law that consolidates and replaces previous equality legislation, protecting individuals from unfair treatment across 9 protected characteristics in the workplace and wider society.

Why it matters in hiring

Equality Act 2010 comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

Related terms starting with E

• Education Allowance (UAE)
• EEO-1 Report
• EEOC
• EI - Employment Insurance (Canada)
• eLearning
• Emiratization (UAE)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program

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