What are some relevant employment terms/definitions? Disability discrimination – being treated in a different way because you are disabled. Equality Act – an active law from 2010 to achieve fairness and equality for everyone (as defined by the Act). It supersedes the Disability Discrimination Act. Human Resources (HR) – the department within a company or organisation who are responsible for people and what they need. Reasonable adjustments – changes made to make it easier for people living with a disability or health condition to access education and work. Manage Cookie Preferences