Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003
April 09, 2024
The Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003 is a plank of United Kingdom labour law designed to combat discrimination in relation to people's religion or belief, or absence of religion or belief. They were introduced in order to comply with the European UnionDirective 2000/78/EC and complement similar measures on sexuality, age, disability, race and gender discrimination. The EU Directive in turn is similar to legislation passed in the United States.
Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003
Text of the Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.
The Regulations have been revoked by, and the substantive provisions included in, the Equality Act 2010.[1]
The main provisions of the regulations are to make direct and indirect discrimination against an employee or potential employee on the grounds of religion unlawful. They also make it unlawful to discriminate by way of victimization, or to harass an employee on grounds of religious belief. The regulations also extend to cover providers and of vocational training in relation to those undergoing training for any employment, and to those acting as employment agencies and giving careers advice.
There are exceptions for genuine occupational requirements, for national security, and for positive discrimination for overcoming disadvantages pertaining to adherents of a religious belief or to encourage religious adherents to take advantage of opportunities for work.
A special clause protects Sikhs from requirements pertaining to the wearing of safety helmets.
This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (June 2008)
Statutory Instrument 2003 No. 1660, The Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003, full text at the official Office of Public Sector Information website.
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