Individual / Employment
Workplace discrimination is regulated by the Equality Act 2010 to protect employees with ‘protected characteristics’ from unfair treatment. Discrimination can come in many forms, including harassment or victimisation due to a particular protected characteristic.
Our solicitors are very familiar with dealing with discrimination in the workplace, from advising on grievances, settlement and Employment Tribunal claims. With Gorvins Solicitors, you can have the confidence of knowing that you have the right legal expertise in your corner.
The following can all be examples of discrimination in the workplace:
If you are treated less favourably than others due to one of the above, or your employer does not make reasonable adjustments if you have a disability, then you could have a claim for discrimination.
Workplace discrimination cases can be highly complex. It is essential that you seek legal advice and representation as soon as possible if you are concerned about your treatment at work and believe you are being discriminated against. Our employment lawyers have the experience and expertise needed to guide you through the process and provide you with the necessary advice. This may include advice in relation to raising a grievance, negotiating settlement or representation in any Employment Tribunal claim. Not everyone wants a contentious approach to reaching resolution and we are able to advise on all different options to help you.
With extensive experience in advising on all discrimination related matters, you can trust that you are in the best hands for achieving the desired outcome. Once we have all the relevant information from you, we can assess the best way forward for you, whether you wish to reach a settlement or pursue a claim to an Employment Tribunal. Our team will keep you fully informed at each stage of the process to ensure that you feel as comfortable and supported as possible throughout
To discuss your employment law issue or to find out more information about how we can help, please contact our employment team today on 0161 930 5151 or send us an e-mail to employmentteam@gorvins.com.
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Discrimination is rarely caught on camera. The law acknowledges this by using a “shifting burden of proof.” If you can show facts from which a Tribunal could conclude discrimination happened, the burden shifts to the employer to prove that their actions were entirely unrelated to your protected characteristic. We help you build this “prima facie” case through internal documents and witness patterns.
These are the guidelines used to calculate compensation for Injury to Feelings.
Yes. This is called “Discrimination by Perception.” If an employer treats you poorly because they think you are queer or think you have a disability, you are still protected under the Equality Act, even if their perception is incorrect.
In cases of indirect discrimination, an employer might try to argue that their policy is a “proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim.” For example, a physical fitness requirement for a firefighter. We specialise in “stress-testing” these justifications to see if they hold up under legal scrutiny.
No. In fact, roughly 31% of race discrimination claims and a high percentage of sex/disability claims settle via Acas Conciliation or private Settlement Agreements. This allows you to receive compensation and a clean exit without the stress of a public trial.
