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Discrimination

Discrimination on the grounds of sex, sexual orientation, age, race, disability, religion or belief is not only illegal, it is emotionally upsetting. O'Neill Morgan's employment lawyers understand this and will provide legal support and guidance through any issues you face. Discrimination can manifest itself in a number of ways:

  • Direct discrimination: An individual is treated less favourably than their colleagues as a direct result of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, disability, religion or belief.
  • Indirect discrimination: The employer applies a policy or procedure to the whole workforce, but it affects certain groups greater than others. In such cases, the employer can argue that this policy or procedure was necessary.
  • Victimisation: An employee decides or intends to bring a claim of discrimination, and as a result they are victimised. The employee can thus bring a further claim of victimisation.
  • Harassment: An employee receives unwanted attention on the grounds of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, disability, religion or belief. As a consequence the victim's dignity is violated, or the victim's environment becomes intimidating, degrading, humiliating or hostile.

An employer can also be liable for the discriminatory acts of their employees, if committed during the course of their employment, whether the employer was made aware of the discrimination or not.

For further information from one of our employment solicitors call us now on Freephone 0800 387967 or email oneillmorgan@oneill-morgan.co.uk.