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positive discrimination
: actions which give preference to a protected 
person, regardless of genuine suitability and qualification for the job. 
Training
may be given to particular groups exclusively, if the group has in the preceding year been 
substantially underrepresented. It is also permissible to encourage such groups to apply for jobs where 
such exclusive training is offered, and to apply for jobs in which they are underrepresented. 
2.2 Disability discrimination 
A country's disability discrimination law may, for example, make it unlawful for an employer to 
discriminate against a disabled person/employee in the following respects. 
(a) 
In deciding who to interview or who to employ, or in the terms of an employment offer 
(b) 
In the terms of employment and the opportunities for promotion, transfer, training or other 
benefits 
(c) 
By dismissal or any other disadvantage 
The employer may also be forced to make reasonable adjustments to working arrangements or to the 
physical features of premises where these constitute a disadvantage to disabled people. 
2.3 Sexual orientation and religious beliefs 
A country's equality regulation may, for example, outlaw discrimination and harassment on grounds of 
sexual orientation and religious belief. Employers may be held responsible for conduct deemed offensive 
or harassing (including inappropriate jokes) in regard to either issue.
2.4 Age discrimination 
A country's age discrimination regulations may suggest that employers should: 
(a) 
Recruit on the basis of skills and abilities; refrain from using age limits or phrases that imply 
restrictions (such as 'newly qualified' or 'recent graduate') in job advertisements; refrain from 
asking for medical references only from older applicants 
(b) 
Select on merit and use, where possible, a mixed-age panel of interviewers, trained to avoid 
decisions based on prejudices and stereotypes 
(c) 
Promote on the basis of ability, having openly advertised opportunities 
(d) 
Train and develop all employees and regularly review training to avoid age being a barrier 
(e) 
Base redundancy decisions on job-related criteria and ensure that retirement schemes are applied 
fairly