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eligibility
Employment Law
Updated 2026-05-22

Protected characteristic check

Is the reason for unfavourable treatment a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010?

Eligibility / route checker — indicative result

This tool gives an indicative direction based on the information you provide. It is not a determination of your legal position. Many factors (evidence, jurisdiction, deadlines) can change the outcome. Always confirm with a regulated adviser before relying on this result.

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When to use this tool

You suspect you've been treated unfavourably for an unfair reason and want to check whether it's covered by the Equality Act 2010 (or FETO 1998 in Northern Ireland).

Protected characteristic check

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