Discrimination or Harassment at Work

Discrimination at work can range from peer-to-peer bullying to outright mistreatment of staff, and often includes consistent harassment and unfavourable treatment due to certain characteristics.

Protected characteristics

The Equality Act 2010 outlines all of the protected characteristics which it is illegal for your to be discriminated for, these include the following:

• age
• disability
• gender reassignment
• marriage and civil partnership
• pregnancy and maternity
• race
• religion or belief
• sex
• sexual orientation.

Our team of specialist employment solicitors have a wealth of experience in helping individuals make discrimination and harassment claims against their employer.

What can you do about discrimination at work?

If you’re considering taking legal action, the chances are that you have already tried to resolve your issues by speaking to the individuals involved, your manager or HR department, and this has not had the impact you wanted.

It’s vital to document all mistreatment you have experienced, be it emails, messages, voicemails, or any other form of communication or evidence of mistreatment, discrimination or harassment.

If taking legal action is required, you can make a claim to the employment tribunal with the help of a specialist solicitor who can help to put together your case and achieve the most desirable outcome.

Get in touch to find out how we can help you.