SIA Equality and Diversity 4

Question 1

During Ramadan, a Muslim door supervisor requests to change their break times to accommodate fasting. Under the Equality Act 2010, what should the employer consider?

Accepted Answer

Consider the request as a reasonable adjustment related to religion or belief and accommodate it where practicable

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Reject the request as all staff must take breaks at the same time

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Tell the employee to use annual leave during Ramadan instead

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Require a letter from a mosque before considering the request

Question 2

A door supervisor suspects a patron with a guide dog is not genuinely visually impaired. What is the correct course of action?

Accepted Answer

Allow entry as refusing a person with an assistance dog without strong evidence would likely be disability discrimination

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Refuse entry until the patron produces proof of disability

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Ask the patron to leave the guide dog outside

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Contact the police to verify the patron's disability status

Question 3

What is the difference between equality and equity in the context of door supervision?

Accepted Answer

Equality means treating everyone identically; equity means giving people what they need to have fair access and outcomes

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There is no difference; they mean the same thing

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Equality is a legal concept; equity is not recognised in UK law

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Equity means treating disabled people better than non-disabled people

Question 4

A transgender woman presents female identification but the door supervisor believes she does not 'look female'. What should the door supervisor do?

Accepted Answer

Accept the identification at face value and treat the patron with respect, as gender reassignment is a protected characteristic

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Refuse entry until the patron provides additional identification

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Call the police to verify the patron's identity

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Ask intrusive questions about the patron's medical history

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'positive action' under the Equality Act 2010?

Accepted Answer

Taking proportionate steps to encourage participation from under-represented groups or address disadvantage, without treating them more favourably in selection

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Automatically giving jobs to people from minority groups regardless of qualifications

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Paying people from disadvantaged backgrounds a higher salary

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Reserving a quota of venue entry for ethnic minorities

Question 6

A patron with Tourette's syndrome is making involuntary noises that are disturbing other patrons. What should the door supervisor do?

Accepted Answer

Recognise that Tourette's is a disability, avoid drawing attention to the behaviour, and only intervene if there is a genuine safety concern

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Remove the patron immediately as they are causing a disturbance

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Ask the patron to sit in a separate area away from other customers

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Tell the patron to control their behaviour or leave