Should claims of discrimination or harassment be made they must be dealt with firmly and fairly if Employment Tribunal claims are to be avoided. Whilst an employee requires 2 years continuous service in order to bring a claim for unfair dismissal, there is no such requirement for claims relating to discrimination, everyone is protected from applicants to employees, consultants to directors.
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Every person within a workforce has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Discrimination and harassment have no place in society or a modern workplace and it is critical that employers do everything in their power to ensure that their workplace is free of such behaviours.
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Inclusion and Diversity
Discrimination protection does not necessarily mean that each employee should be treated in exactly the...Read More
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Age and Retirement
Age discrimination can be experienced by employees throughout the working population. Not just those approaching...Read More
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Disability and Mental Health
A disability could be a physical condition or illness, but it could also be a...Read More
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Gender Reassignment
Gender reassignment is a reference to transgender people, whose gender identity does not match the...Read More
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Race, Religion or Belief
Race Discrimination Race discrimination is unlawful. Employees are protected from unfair treatment because of their...Read More
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Sex, Sexual Orientation
The law provides protection from: Direct discrimination (being treated less favourably). Indirect discrimination (being at...Read More
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Marriage, Civil Partnership
An employer must not treat individuals unfavourably because they are married or in a civil...Read More
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Pregnancy and Maternity
The protection afforded to pregnant women or women on maternity leave applies from the start...Read More
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EHRC Guidance On Sexual Harassment And Harassment At Work
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (“EHRC”) has published new guidance on sexual harassment and...Read More