Quiz 7.1: Equality legislation

1) Which of the following actions would be in compliance with the Equality Act 2010? *

Taking an individual's lifestyle into account during the recruitment process.

Ensuring workplace policies don't discriminate against people with protected characteristics.

Hiring a straight rather than a gay person because you feel more comfortable around them.

2) There are nine protected characteristics. Which of these is NOT one of them? *

Sexual orientation

Pregnancy and maternity

Marriage and civil partnership

Gender reassignment

Age

Disability

Class

Religion or belief

Race

Sex / Gender