Discrimination

Employment lawyer – Discrimination in the workplace

Discrimination is the term relating to the prejudicial and/or distinguishing treatment of an individual based on their actual or perceived membership in a certain group or category, such as their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, age. As employment lawyer we have the knowledge and expertise to ensure the best outcome for those who have suffered from discrimination in the workplace.

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Under the Equality Act 2010, employees have protection against discrimination in the workplace because of:

Race
Age
Sex
Disability
Gender Reassignment
Marriage or Civil partnership (in employment only)
Pregnancy and maternity
Religion or Belief
Sexual Orientation

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People who belong to these groups have what are called protected characteristics.

The Equality Act also protects you if people in your life, such as family members, friends or co-workers have a protected characteristic and you are treated less favourably because of that. It should also be remembered there is no minimum service requirement of 2 years to bring a claim via an employment lawyer based on discrimination in the workplace.

Discrimination Compensation

If you win a discrimination claim, an employment tribunal can award you compensation for injury to feelings as well as for your financial losses. This means you receive compensation for the upset, hurt and distress the discrimination has caused you. This can be as much as £30,000.