Employment Discrimination Solicitors | Equality Act Claims
Workplace discrimination can affect pay, promotion, treatment, dismissal and health. We advise employees and employers on Equality Act claims, evidence and resolution.
Types of Workplace Discrimination
Direct and Indirect Discrimination
Claims can arise from explicit treatment or from apparently neutral rules that create unlawful disadvantage.
Harassment and Victimisation
Unwanted conduct, hostile environments and retaliation after complaints can all create claims.
Reasonable Adjustments
Disabled employees may have claims where employers fail to make reasonable adjustments.
How We Help
- Assess whether treatment may be unlawful
- Prepare grievances and evidence bundles
- Advise on ACAS Early Conciliation
- Negotiate settlement where appropriate
- Represent employers and employees in tribunal strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What are protected characteristics?
Age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
What is direct discrimination?
Less favourable treatment because of a protected characteristic.
What is indirect discrimination?
A policy or practice that applies to everyone but disadvantages a protected group and cannot be justified.
What is harassment?
Unwanted conduct related to a protected characteristic that violates dignity or creates a hostile environment.
What is victimisation?
Being treated badly because you raised or supported a discrimination complaint.
What is the time limit?
Usually three months minus one day, subject to ACAS Early Conciliation.
Is compensation capped?
No. Discrimination compensation is uncapped and can include injury to feelings.
Can I claim while still employed?
Yes, but strategy and evidence should be considered carefully.
What are employer harassment duties?
Employers have proactive duties to prevent sexual harassment, with further strengthening being implemented.
Can NA Law advise employers?
Yes. We advise on grievances, defence strategy, policy audits and settlement.
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