Employment Discrimination Solicitors

At BBS Law, our employment discrimination solicitors offer services to employers and employees involved in discrimination and employment disputes. We’re here to help you understand your rights and take action where necessary.

What Is Meant by Employment Discrimination?

Employment discrimination covers a lot of ground, yet a situation may be classified as employment discrimination if it occurs when an individual is treated unfairly in the workplace due to a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.

These characteristics include age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Discrimination can happen at any stage of the employment relationship, and this kind of treatment can be direct or indirect, deliberate or unconscious.

It may involve harassment, victimisation, unequal pay, or policies that place certain groups at a disadvantage.

Regardless of intention, if the outcome is less favourable treatment based on a protected characteristic, it may amount to unlawful discrimination.

Types of Employment Discrimination

Employment discrimination takes many forms, and recognising the type of discrimination at hand is vital to resolving it effectively.

Ultimately, direct discrimination refers to treating someone less favourably because of a protected characteristic.

For example, refusing to promote someone due to their age may breach the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and relevant UK legislation.

This isn’t the only kind of discrimination though, as there is also the case of Indirect discrimination. This involves policies or practices that apply to everyone but disproportionately disadvantage a particular group.

Harassment occurs when someone experiences unwanted behaviour related to a protected characteristic, which creates an intimidating or hostile work environment. Victimisation arises when an employee is treated unfairly because they have made or supported a discrimination complaint.

Understanding the different types of employment discrimination is key to identifying breaches and being prepared for a case. Our employment discrimination solicitors are here to clarify the legality, assess the strength of your position, and advise you on the next steps.

What Services Do We Offer for Employers?

At BBS Law, we understand that most employers strive to provide an inclusive and fully compliant workplace, but even the most well intentioned businesses can fall short if employment policies and conduct are not properly managed.

With that in mind, we support employers in preventing, investigating, and defending discrimination claims. This reactivity can help in protecting your reputation, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with UK employment law.

Where formal proceedings are unavoidable, we represent employers at employment tribunals and advise on appropriate settlements, defences, and reputational risk mitigation.

By working with our discrimination and employment solicitors, you ensure your business takes proactive steps to prevent legal exposure and to create an environment that people feel welcome and safe to work within.

Who We Help with Employment Discrimination Cases

We act for both employees and employers across a wide range of sectors across the country, this provides an experienced perspective to employment discrimination matters.

For employers, we offer strategic legal advice to ensure policies and responses to discrimination complaints meet legal standards and reflect best practice.

Our employment discrimination solicitors take a sensitive approach to these matters without compromising on professionalism all the while, working efficiently to protect your rights, relationships, and reputation as a company – no matter the size or scale of your operations.

Why to Choose BBS Law for Employment Discrimination Solicitors

BBS Law is recognised for providing clear, decisive advice in complex and sensitive employment law matters.

We bring a wealth of knowledge surrounding discrimination legislation, and a commitment to resolving disputes effectively whether through formal negotiations or formal litigation.

If you’re an employer facing a claim, you can rely on our employment discrimination solicitors here at BBS Law for expert support, simply get in touch with us today to find out how we can help.

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