Disability under the Equality Act

Definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010 - GOV.UK

You're disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a 'substantial' and 'long-term' negative effect on your ...

Check if you're protected from disability discrimination

Your impairment is usually considered a disability under the Equality Act if it makes it harder for you to do everyday activities. Everyday activities can be ...

Check if you're disabled under the Equality Act - Citizens Advice

Check it even if you don't think you're disabled. For example, you might be covered if you have a dyslexia, autism or chronic migraines.

Guide to Disability Rights Laws | ADA.gov

The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, State and local government, public accommodations, commercial facilities, ...

Definition of disability - What disability means by law - Acas

People with progressive conditions, and conditions or impairments that are automatically classed as a disability, are also protected by law.

Disability Discrimination and Employment Decisions

The disability laws forbid discrimination when it comes to any aspect of employment, including hiring, firing, pay, job assignments, promotions, layoff, ...

Disability under the Equality Act - Mind

The Equality Act says you have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial, adverse, and long-term effect on your ability to ...

Disability discrimination | EHRC

In the Equality Act, a disability means a physical or a mental condition which has a substantial and long-term impact on your ability to do normal day to day ...

Introduction to the Americans with Disabilities Act | ADA.gov

Under the ADA, it is illegal to discriminate against someone because of their disability. For example, a fitness center could not exclude a person who uses a ...

Employment Laws: Disability & Discrimination

The Civil Service Reform Act (CSRA), which covers most federal agencies, contains several rules designed to promote fairness in federal personnel actions and ...

Equality Act 2010, Section 6 - Legislation.gov.uk

(1)A person (P) has a disability if— · (a)P has a physical or mental impairment, and · (b)the impairment has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on P's ...

What is the Equality Act? - Mind

age; disability (this can include mental health problems); gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion or ...

The Equality Act and Disabled people

How you can use the Equality Act ... Under the Act, disabled people should be treated equally. Protection from discrimination applies in many situations such as ...

The ADA: Your Employment Rights as an Individual With a Disability

It is also unlawful for an employer to retaliate against you for asserting your rights under the ADA . The Act also protects you if you are a victim of ...

The law on disability discrimination - Acas

Disability is one of 9 'protected characteristics' covered by discrimination law (Equality Act 2010). Disability discrimination includes ...

Disability Discrimination - EOC

Disability discrimination is unlawful according to the Equality Act 2010. This means you cannot be treated less favourably than other employees for any ...

Disability rights: Employment - GOV.UK

It's against the law for employers to discriminate against you because of a disability. The Equality Act 2010 protects you and covers areas including:

Americans with Disabilities Act | U.S. Department of Labor

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in several areas, including employment, transportation, ...

Factsheet: Are You Considered Disabled under the Equality Act?

A person (P) has a disability if (a) P has a physical or mental impairment, and (b) the impairment has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on P's ...

The Disability Discrimination Act, Equality Act and cancer

The Equality Act considers a diagnosis of cancer as a disability. You don't have to have symptoms or consider yourself disabled by your cancer to be covered.