Types of Discrimination under the Equality Act 2010

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About Course

The Equality Act 2010 protects people from several different kinds of unlawful conduct at work. This course explains direct and indirect discrimination, harassment, victimisation, discrimination arising from disability and the duty to make reasonable adjustments, with workplace examples and the latest changes to third-party harassment law.

This course gives general information about employment and equality law in Great Britain as at October 2026. It is not legal advice. Northern Ireland has separate legislation. Laws and guidance change, so check the official sources listed, contact Acas, or take professional advice before acting in a specific case.

What Will You Learn?

  • Tell the difference between direct and indirect discrimination Recognise the three forms of harassment and victimisation Understand when indirect discrimination can be justified Know how employer liability works, including the third-party harassment changes from 30 October 2026

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Protected characteristics and direct discrimination
  • Indirect discrimination, disability and reasonable adjustments
  • Harassment, victimisation and liability

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

Final Assessment

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