Discrimination

Our team of Employment solicitors consists of dedicated specialists and lawyers who deal exclusively with employment law. The team has over 60 years’ experience collectively and have wide, in-depth knowledge of all employment matters and disputes. 

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Lawson West’s expert employment solicitors and lawyers have significant experience in supporting cases of workplace discrimination, which can take several forms.    

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Discrimination is a treatment; consideration and/or making a distinction either in favour or against a person or group based upon a protected characteristic as set out in the Equality Act 2010. 

The Equality Act 2010 sets out the rights and provisions in which an individual or group holds in relation to equality within the workplace. It recognises nine protected characteristics that are protected from acts of discrimination.  These are Sex, Disability, Pregnancy/Maternity, Race, Age, Sexual Orientation, Gender Reassignment, Marriage/Civil Partnership and Religion and belief. 

What is Discrimination?

• Discrimination is usually as a result of direct conduct, indirect conduct, conduct of harassment, victimisation and in the instance of disability conduct arising from a disability and a failure to make reasonable adjustments. 
  
  

• Direct discrimination is treating somebody less favourably because of a protected characteristic. 
  
  

• Indirect discrimination involves imposing a provision, criterion or practice against an individual or group that by doing so places them at a substantial disadvantage.
  
  

• Harassment is a form of conduct which is unwanted and causes the individual to be subjected to an intimidating, hostile, degrading, offensive and humiliating environment. 
  
  

• Victimisation is less favourable treatment imposed on an individual following them raising their upset and concern at how the Equality Act has been, is being or may be being followed. Victimisation can also apply when a person is treated less favourably because they have brought proceedings in the past in relation to a discrimination claim, or provided evidence or information in connection with such a claim.
  
  

If you find yourself in a situation where you are facing discrimination in the workplace we can help. Please remember there are strict time limits in Employment claims and you should take good free legal advice as soon as possible.

In addition to No Win No Fee, Lawson West solicitors act for our clients on a variety of other funding arrangements including Legal Expenses insurance funding. We can assess your case to decide which is the best funding option for you.

With offices in Leicester and Market Harborough our employment solicitors and lawyers can discuss your employment law claim at any of our branches. In addition, we are a national provider of expert employment law advice and welcome a free discussion with you regarding your circumstances and potential claim.

If you believe you have a situation where you require free legal advice, please contact us on telephone 0116 212 1000 or 01858 445 480, alternatively complete the free Contact Us form and we will get in touch as soon as possible.

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