Disability Introduced As A Protected Characteristic Under Jersey Discrimination Law: What You Need To Know

The Discrimination (Jersey) Law 2013 currently protects individuals in Jersey against discrimination on the grounds of race, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, pregnancy and maternity. Effective from 1 September 2018, this legislation will be amended by the Discrimination (Disability) (Jersey) Regulations 201- (the Regulations) to also include disability as a protected characteristic, bringing Jersey more in line with the UK as a jurisdiction that promotes modern standards of respect for individuals' rights and equality.

The Regulations will give individuals the right to take a complaint to the Employment and Discrimination Tribunal (the Tribunal) when they believe they have experienced discrimination in a wide range of areas including: recruitment, employment, education, premises, clubs and associations, voluntary work and the provision of goods and services.