Are there different types of discrimination?
Yes, there are. Direct discrimination is usually straightforward – a woman being sacked, for example, when she tells her employer she’s pregnant. Indirect discrimination is defined as a condition or rule which appears to be fair because it treats everyone the same, but in fact, that rule or condition disadvantages pregnant women. An example of this might be a policy in a company for staff to wear a uniform. This seems neutral because the rule applies to everyone, however without a maternity uniform, it would be difficult for some pregnant women to comply. The rule or policy will not be discriminatory if it is reasonable in all the circumstances.
