Discrimination at Work

• Age
• Sex
• Race
• Creed
• Colour
• Religion
• Disability
• Sexual orientation

What is Discrimination?
In simple terms discrimination is when you are not treated as fairly as another person who is in a similar situation or when you are treated differently because you are of a different race age sex creed colour religion disability or sexual orientation.

In addition, the Race Relations Act of 1976, defines three (3) different types of discrimination:

• Direct Discrimination

“A person treats another less favourable on racial grounds which amounts to a detriment for that person”

• Indirect Discrimination

“A race neutral requirement which impacts adversely on particular racial groups and cannot be justified on non-racial grounds”

• Victimisation

“A person suffers a detriment due to them having made or supported a complaint of racial discrimination in good faith”

Discrimination can cause stress and anxiety in any employee, and employers have an obligation to their employees to make sure there are set procedures in place to prevent acts of discrimination.

Have you been unfairly discriminated against?

If you feel that you are being treated unfairly or differently at work, where the employer cannot justify their treatment towards you then there are laws to protect your rights. You can make a claim for discrimination in the Employment Tribunal.

Ingrams solicitors offer the knowledge and advice that will help protect your legal rights and stay confidential.

What to do when you are a victim of discrimination.

1. Discuss the issue with your employer. If this does not resolve the matter, raise a formal written grievance and send that to your employer.
2. Keep a diary. It is important you have a record of how and when you are being discriminated against.
3. Make sure you are familiar with your employer's grievance procedures and gather any documents that may be of help.
4. Get expert help from Ingrams.

What to do next