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The document summarizes UK laws around sex discrimination and equal pay in employment. It outlines that under the 1975 Sex Discrimination Act, it is unlawful for employers to discriminate based on gender, marital status, gender reassignment, or civil partnership status. This covers areas like recruitment, pay, promotion, and dismissal. The 1970 Equal Pay Act also makes it illegal to pay men and women differently for like work. There are some exceptions for jobs that require a particular sex, such as roles in single-sex schools. Penalties for discrimination include compensation, damages, and employer recommendations.






