If you feel that you have been discriminated against in the workplace then you may need to seek legal advice on your situation. There are many different forms of discrimination and there are numerous laws in place to protect employees whilst at work. Contact JobRights today for advice, we can help with a range of cost effective legal services.

Disability Discrimination

It is unlawful for your employer to discriminate against you on the grounds that you have a disability by either treating you less favourably than they otherwise would (e.g. by demoting you or dismissing you.) or by failing to make reasonable adjustments for you.

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Sexual Discrimination

There are a number of different ways in which your employer may discriminate against you. They may do so ‘directly', by deliberately discriminating against you on the grounds of your gender (e.g. sexually harassing you or deliberately denying you an opportunity for promotion on the grounds of your gender). Alternatively they may discriminate against you ‘indirectly', by means of a policy or a criterion which has an adverse effect on you because of your sex or marital status. Examples of each of these different forms of discrimination are set out below.

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Race Discrimination

In order to prove that you have been discriminated against you must show that you have been treated less favourable on the grounds of your race.

This may be either overt ‘direct' discrimination (e.g. you are racially harassed or fired) or it may ‘indirect' e.g. a practice or policy of your firm which has the effect of discriminating against you.

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Sexual orientation Discrimination

This is another form of discrimination that may well be subject to legal action if you are victimized by your colleagues or management whilst at work. We can advise you on your options if you have encountered prejudice and discrimination as a direct result of your sexual orientation.

Age Discrimination

There are tough laws in place to protect people from age discrimination in the workplace. If you feel that you have been treated differently because of your age then you may wish to obtain legal advice. The age discrimination laws are relatively new but quite expansive and employers need to adhere to their legal statutory requirements.