Submitted on Wednesday 16th September 2020
Rejected on Monday 28th September 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
List socio-economic background as a characteristic under the Equality Act 2010
1. Recognise socio-economic background as a factor which could impact success in employment recruitment.
2. List socio-economic background as a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.
3. Align with other 20 European countries who protect class discrimination.
The following characteristics are protected under the Act: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
However, socio-economic background is not accounted for. This means employers could potentially discriminate against someone's accent, neighbourhood, school, upbringing, appearance, dress sense and tastes which are associated with their class.
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You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/548443.
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