Discrimination is when you are treated less favourably because of your gender or sexuality, your race or a disability.
The Government has signed up to the European Commission Directive to end age discrimination in employment. However, there is no national legislation on the issue yet.
For information on your rights and actions you can take if you are being discriminated against, click on the links below.
Equal Opportunities Commission website sexual discrimination pagesCommission for Racial EqualityDisability Rights Commission