Discriminated against because of your- sex, race, disability or age?

Our specialist employment lawyers can guide you through this complex and growing area of employment law, which affects all businesses with staff.

It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against applicants, employees or workers and ex-employees or workers (including contractors) on a number of grounds. It is long established that employers may not discriminate on the grounds of sex, however in recent years various legislation has been implemented prohibiting them from discrimination on further grounds, including age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race and disability. Our expert employment solicitors can provide employers with practical and sensible advice on the various aspects of discrimination law to ensure that you minimise the risk of a claim.

Financial compensation for successful claims is unlimited and uplifts of up to 50% can be awarded where the correct procedures have not been followed.

Employers should note that they are liable for the actions of their employees whilst individuals can be cited as defendants in their own right. Employers should therefore take care to have properly drafted policies and procedures in place and ensure that staff receive appropriate training so that those policies are implemented correctly.

Our employment law team can guide and advise you on the policies and procedures employers must follow and provide interesting and interactive training to your employees and managers.

Our experienced employment solicitors can assist you in defending a claim of discrimination brought against you or your company. We can provide expert representation in claims brought in the Employment Tribunal or the County or High Courts and where appropriate, can negotiate settlements on your behalf.

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