This text explores the requirements and challenges of bringing workplace discrimination claims on grounds of religion and belief under the Equality Act 2010. It will be of assistance to lawyers, law students, HR professionals and litigants in person.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kashif Ali studied law at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge and has been a practising Barrister at St Johns Buildings Chambers in Manchester since 2005 specialising in employment law.

CONTENTS

1. Introduction

2. Defining "Religion"

3. Defining "Belief"

4. Who is Protected?

5. Direct Discrimination

6. Indirect Discrimination

7. Harassment

8. Victimisation

9. Religious Preaching

10. Employer's Liability for Its Employees

11. Remedies for Religion or Belief Discrimination

12. Concluding Remarks