How am I protected against disability discrimination?

The laws against disability discrimination contained in the Equality Act (previously set out in the Disability Discrimination Act) prohibit employers treating workers less favourably than others on account of their disability. Workers are protected at all stages of employment against discrimination, which includes harassment and victimisation. Protection against disability discrimination is not restricted to current employees or workers. Rather, it extends to job applicants and to ex-employees who are seeking references from their old employer.  

Employers also have a duty to take steps and make reasonable adjustments to prevent a disabled person from being at a substantial disadvantage.