What is The Equality Act and Who Does It Protect?

The Equality Act is a law that prohibits discrimination against people based on their race, gender, sexuality, disability, or religion. It applies to all aspects of life, including employment, education, housing, and access to services.
Also, the Equality Act protects people from discrimination on the basis of marriage or civil partnership in employment because it’s illegal for someone who is married or in a civil partnership to be treated differently than another person based on their marital status/civil partnership status.
In the past, it was legal for employers to discriminate against people on the basis of their race, gender, sexuality, disability, or religion. That is no longer the case in the UK. Under the Equality Act, employers must make reasonable adjustments for employees with disabilities. Employers must also give reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
The Equality Act also protects people who have been diagnosed with gender dysphoria (or believe they were born into the wrong body) from being discriminated against when applying for jobs or seeking accommodation/services. People who identify as transgender can also expect protection under this law if they choose to come out at work or seek accommodation/services elsewhere.