Discrimination Solicitors in Leeds
Discrimination at work Solicitors
Are you suffering discrimination at work? We are here to help protect you.
What is discrimination?
The Equality Act 2010 set out nine protected characteristics, making it unlawful for you to be discriminated against based on:
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Age
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Disability
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Gender Reassignment
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Marriage or Civil Partnership
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Pregnancy and Maternity
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Race
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Religion or Belief
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Sex
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Sexual Orientation
We can help you at each stage from making a formal grievance to supporting you through an Employment Tribunal.
If you receive unfavourable treatment because of these protected characteristics, contact us today.
Examples of Discrimination
Discrimination in the workplace can take a number of different forms. It is important that both employees and employers be aware of them so that steps can be taken to A) prevent discrimination from occurring or B) bring the discrimination to light. The following represent common types of discrimination in the workplace:
Discrimination can occur when an employer shows clear favouritism toward other employees at the expense of an individual with protected characteristics.
In some cases, the discrimination is indirect, for instance, where the employer has rules or policies that disproportionately favour a group of employees over another.
Harassment can occur where any unwanted, whether sexual or otherwise, has the effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment for you.
Victimisation, will occur if after you have brought discriminatory conduct to your employers attention, you are treated differently or less favourably afterwards.
What to do if you suspect discrimination
If you believe you have been discriminated against the first thing to do is to raise your concern with the HR department. If there is no HR department, to a senior member of staff. If you fail to raise a grievance with your employer this can affect the amount of compensation awarded by the Tribunal, if your claim succeeds.
Contact Frederick Solicitors, we can help you obtain the compensation you deserve for the pain and distress. We will assess your case and advise you on the best way forward.
To Employers
As an employer you should take reasonable steps to ensure that there are no discriminatory practices , rules or behaviour in the business. It is in your interest to take a proactive stance in your business and in defence of any claim. Call Frederick Solicitors. We can advise you on best practice and policies.
Contact Frederick Solicitors
During your initial consultation with Frederick Solicitors, we will assess the strength of your case and discuss with you the best way forward.
