Workplace Discrimination Lawyer

Discrimination at work is a complicated subject. The key legislation is the Equality Act 2010 (EA). The EA offers protection to the UK workforce in all sections of employment.

Protected Characteristics

The purpose of the EA is to prevent workers from being subjected to unfavourable treatment due to having a protected characteristic. The protected characteristics are:

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

Types of Discrimination

The recognised forms of discrimination are direct discrimination, indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation. There are additional types specific to disability discrimination, namely failure to make reasonable adjustments and discrimination arising from disability.

Making a Claim

Unlike other areas (such as unfair dismissal) there is no minimum continuous service requirement to bring a discrimination claim. There are however strict time limits, which can often be a complicating factor. The time limit to bring a claim is usually 3 months less one day from the date of the discriminatory act complained of.

Bringing and defending discrimination claims is a tricky business. If you require assistance with either then please get in touch.

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"Blair Toner is an outstanding employment law resource. I have instructed him in every type of employment tribunal hearing and am always impressed by his level of preparation and service offered."
Chris Cook, Head of Employment, Partner
“I have instructed Blair Toner in a wide range of employment matters. Having witnessed Blair in action at the employment tribunal, I have first-hand experience of his abilities and skills. His attention to detail and knowledge of the minutest details of the legislation is most impressive, and is what makes him stand out as one of the best advocates I have instructed.”
Aarti Jagpal, Solicitor
“Blair represented us in an Employment Tribunal claim from start to finish, including acting as our Advocate at the Trial. At all times Blair was extremely reassuring and professional in guiding us through the process and ensuring that we presented our strongest case. It was great to work with him and he represented us excellently."
Kuhrt, Executive Director, West London Mission

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