Equality Quiz

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When did the Equality Act become law? *This question is required.

• 2009
• 2010
• 2011

How many protected characteristics are there? *This question is required.

• 7
• 8
• 9

What is meant by equality? *This question is required.

• To treat everyone the same
• To create a state of being equal in status, rights and opportunities
• To understand that people are different

Which of the following is not a protected characteristic? *This question is required.

• Appearance
• Sex and sexual orientation
• Marriage and civil partnership

What is discrimination? *This question is required.

• To treat somebody worse than another person because of a protected characteristic
• To treat a person worse than another person because you don't like them
• To treat a person worse than another person because you think they don't like you

Must all vacancies be open to both men and women? *This question is required.

• Yes all jobs must be advertised equally to both men and women
• Yes unless there is a legal justification to only advertise a vacant position for a man or women only

Can an employer reward long service with regards such as increased holidays and so on or would that be discrimination? *This question is required.

• No an employer must treat all its employees the same in terms and conditions
• In certain circumstances like rewarding long service an employer can give additional holidays above the legal requirement and other incentives
• There are no circumstances where an employer can treat another employee more favorably

What is the definition of a disability under the Equality Act? *This question is required.

• You have a physical or mental impairment that as a substantial and long term negative effect on your ability to do normal daily activities (long term meaning 12 months or more)
• You have a physical or mental impairment that as a substantial and long term negative effect on your ability to do normal work activities (long term meaning 12 months or more)
• You have a physical or mental impairment that as a substantial negative effect on your ability to do normal work activities