What counts as a disability?

The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) protects disabled people. The Act sets out the circumstances in which a person is "disabled".

Find out what counts as a disability

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Employment

On 6 April 2006, the CRE's new statutory code of practice on racial equality in employment took legal effect in England, Scotland and Wales.

It contains a set of recommendations and guidance on how to avoid unlawful racial discrimination and harassment in employment.

The code outlines employers' legal obligations under the Race Relations Act 1976, and provides general advice on the policies they will need to safeguard against discrimination and harassment, as well as more detailed recommendations on the procedure and practice that will help ensure fair treatment for everyone.

You can find out more about the new code here:

Employment code of practice

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Refer to the Commission for Racial Equality guidance to help make sure that your job advertisements comply with the Race Relations Act.

Job advertisements

The CRE has published a standard for racial equality for employers, Racial equality means business which can be found here:

Racial equality means business

The CRE have also produced a free guide for smaller businesses, available both as a CD-ROM and a downloadable publication, Racial Equality and the Smaller Business: A practical guide.

Racial equality and the smaller business: a practical guide

This information is provided by the Commission For Racial Equality and is subject to crown copyright.

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