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.