For the purpose of this policy the following definitions are applicable:
• Direct Discrimination – the treatment of one individual less favourably than another in the same or similar circumstances on the grounds of age, disability, ethnic origin, nationality or
national origin, religion or belief, race or colour, gender or gender re-assignment, sexual
orientation, marital status or family circumstances
• Indirect Discrimination - occurs when a requirement or condition is applied to all employees
but with which significantly less of a particular group can comply.
• Harassment and Bullying - is unwanted conduct that violates people’s dignity or creates an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment.
• Victimisation - occurs when an individual suffers unfavourable treatment because they have
acted in good faith to assert their rights under one of the discrimination Acts or the Equal Pay
Act. For example, on giving evidence in connection with a discrimination claim brought by a
fellow worker.