1. A personal attribute or trait that is legally protected from discrimination under employment law or civil rights legislation
Race, gender, and age are protected characteristics under most employment discrimination laws.
Raça, gênero e idade são características protegidas sob as leis de discriminação no emprego.
2. In UK Equality Act 2010, specific categories including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, race, religion/belief, sex, and sexual orientation
Employers cannot make hiring decisions based on protected characteristics.
Os empregadores não podem tomar decisões de contratação com base em características protegidas.