Equality Act 2010

In recruiter context

Covers direct discrimination, indirect discrimination, harassment, and victimisation in employment, recruitment, and access to services. Job adverts and interviews can't ask about most protected characteristics pre-offer, with limited exceptions (e.g., genuine occupational requirements, positive action). Reasonable adjustments for disability are mandatory once disclosed. Tribunal claims under the Act have no qualifying period (unlike unfair dismissal which usually requires 2 years' service). Compensation is uncapped, unlike most other employment claims.