Indirect Discrimination

Discrimination can be direct or indirect.  Indirect discrimination is where there is a requirement, condition, provision, criterion or practice which has an adverse impact on one group disproportionately.  However, such discrimination is not unlawful if it can be justified by the employer. 

Indirect discrimination applies to sex, sexual orientation, race, religion and age discrimination.  For disability discrimination the definitions are a little different.  In addition to direct disability discrimination there is disability-related discrimination and a duty to make reasonable adjustments.