Discrimination on racial grounds is made unlawful by the Race Relations Act 1976 (RRA) which reflects many of the principles and rules contained in the SDA examined in the first section of this chapter.

The RRA forbids less favourable treatment of individuals on racial grounds at every stage of employment. Like the SDA, the RRA protects not only individual employees but also individuals working under a contract for services and partners in a partnership (where the partnership consists of six or more partners).

In addition, trade unions, trade or professional associations, employment agencies and other organisations must also observe the provisions of the RRA.

Individuals not protected by the RRA are:

Those who work wholly or mainly outside Great Britain;
Individuals employed by a private household (with the exception of discrimination by victimisation)

Absence from work Contracts of employment Discrimination Dismissal Compromise agreements Harassment Health & Safety Recovery of Training Fees European Influence Human Rights - Introduction Human Rights - FAQ Human Rights - Main Articles Recruitment	Whistleblowing Job Interviews Restrictive Covenants Flexible Working Variation of Contract Maternity Issues Transfer of Undertakings Sick Pay Parental Leave Work Permits National Minimum Wage Working Time Directives Time off for Dependents