Age Discrimination
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Lawson West’s expert employment solicitors and lawyers have significant experience of representing clients who have been discriminated against based on their age.
It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against an 'employee' or 'worker' if the reason is connected to or because of the age range bracket you fall into.
Examples of this could be:
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refused employment on the basis of your age
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denied or not considered for a promotion due to your age
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not conducting a fair and reasonable process when considering possible redundancy because of your age
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dismissed on the basis of your age
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being subjected to unequal treatment because of your age
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being subjected to a detriment because of your age
Direct Age Discrimination
If you are treated less favourably due to your age compared to someone who is older or younger, then this can lead to age discrimination. If your dismissal has been influenced by your age or you believe you are at risk of redundancy due to your age, this can be a result of direct age discrimination.
Indirect Age Discrimination
This occurs when a practice, criterion or provision (PCP) puts you at a disadvantage compared to other employees because of your age. For example – your employer organises a social event for those in the company over the age of 40. Those under the age of 40 would be able to argue that this was discriminatory on the grounds of age.
Age-related Harassment
If you are suffering from behaviour that is offensive, intimidating or creates a hostile, intimidating, degrading environment then this can amount to age-related harassment.
To bring a claim of age related discrimination, you will need to demonstrate that you are or were an employee or a worker, or were applying for a job as an employee or worker. There is no qualifying period of employment required to bring a claim for age related discrimination.
To present a claim, you must contact ACAS and complete Early Conciliation within three months starting from the date of the last act of discrimination.
If you have been unfairly treated at work on the basis of your age, 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.
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