Discrimination in the Workplace - Advice for Employees
If you believe that you have been discriminated against in the workplace, it can be an extremely distressing feeling. It is important to remember that you are not alone and that there are laws in place to protect employees from bullying and discrimination in the workplace.
If you feel that you may have a claim for workplace discrimination of any description, be it on the grounds of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability, an employment law solicitor will be able to advise you of your rights and may be able to assist you with making a claim against your employer. To speak to an employment law solicitor at Farleys, call 0125 460 6090 or email us and a member of our employment team will respond to your enquiry.
What is Workplace Discrimination?
The most commonly encountered forms of workplace discrimination are:
- Racial discrimination
- Age discrimination
- Sexual discrimination
- Sexual orientation discrimination
- Disability discrimination
- Religion or belief discrimination
Unlike some other forms of employment related claims, discrimination claims are not contingent on length of service and can even be brought during the recruitment process. Discrimination can be defined as 'direct', 'indirect' or can present itself in the form of 'harassment'.
The Law and Discrimination - The Equality Act 2010
The Equality Act, brought into force on 1st October 2010, covers all forms of discrimination in employment and protects workers throughout the entire employment relationship - from recruitment to dismissal.
Discrimination in the workplace is a serious issue and consequently, employers can face unlimited fines if it can be proven that they have not taken the necessary steps to prevent employee discrimination.
Contact an Employment Law Solicitor
If you have been subjected to discrimination in the workplace due to your sex, race, age or sexual orientation, you should contact an experienced employment law solicitor for advice.
To speak to an employment law solicitor at Farleys, please call 0125 460 6090 or email us and we will respond to your enquiry at the earliest opportunity.
