Equality Act Quiz

When did the Equality Act become law?

• October 2008

• October 2010

• October 2012

• October 2014

Which previous legislation did the Equality Act replace?

• The Employment Rights Act 1996

• The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

• The Race Relations Act 1976 and the Disability Discrimination Act 1995

• The Data Protection Act 1998

The Equality Act ensures consistency in what aspect of employment?

• Salary distribution

• Workplace fairness

• Employee benefits

• Job security

Which act was NOT replaced by the Equality Act?

• Race Relations Act 1976

• Disability Discrimination Act 1995

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

• None of the above

Which of the following acts was enacted in 1995?

• Race Relations Act

• Disability Discrimination Act

• Equality Act

• Employment Rights Act

Under the Equality Act, when must an employer consider making 'reasonable adjustments' for a disabled employee?

• Only when the employee requests it

• When the employer becomes aware of the disability

• When a disabled employee is having difficulty with any part of their job

• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a reason for an employer to make 'reasonable adjustments'?

• The employee asks for adjustments

• The employee is having difficulty with their job

• The employee is on vacation

• The employer becomes aware of the disability

What should an employer do if a disabled employee asks for adjustments to be made?

• Ignore the request

• Consider making 'reasonable adjustments'

• Transfer the employee to another location

• Increase the employee's workload

Which of the following is NOT a trigger for considering 'reasonable adjustments'?

• Employee's request for adjustments

• Employee's difficulty with job tasks

• Employee's disability awareness

• Employee's high performance

What is the purpose of 'reasonable adjustments' under the Equality Act?

• To ensure equal opportunities for disabled employees

• To increase company profits

• To reduce employee benefits

• To enforce strict work hours