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.