Employment law help – Workplace Discrimination

What is workplace discrimination?

Workplace discrimination can take many forms; it can relate to unfavourable treatment by an employer because of your age, sex, sexual orientation, race, religious or philosophical belief or disability. Claims for equal pay are a form of workplace discrimination on the grounds of sex.

Direct and indirect forms of workplace discrimination

The law draws a distinction between direct and indirect forms of discrimination both of which can be brought as claims in the Employment Tribunal. However, the rules are quite complex. Ask us for advice and we can explain them.

Compensation for workplace discrimination

There is no limit on compensation for claims for workplace discrimination. They can include compensation for injury to feelings as well as loss of earnings.

Time limits for workplace discrimination claims

The rules here are complex but the basic rule is that a claim for workplace discrimination must be brought within three months of the date on which the act of discrimination occurred.