Discrimination Claims

Discrimination in the workplace is where you have been unfairly treated in some way because of the person you are or what you represent.

It is not lawful for an employer to discriminate against you for the following reasons:

Sex - an employer cannot treat you differently from others because of your sex or marital status

Age - an employer cannot treat you less favourably because of your age or, unless it can be justified, do anything that demonstrates it disadvantages your age group.

Disability - an employer cannot treat you unfavourably because of a disability and has a duty to make reasonable adjustments to your workplace situation.

Sexual Orientation - an employer cannot discriminate against you because of your sexual orientation or 'perceived' sexual orientation

Religious Belief - an employer cannot treat you unfavourably because of your chosen religion, a religious belief or a philosophical belief

Race - an employer cannot treat you any differently from others because of your race, colour, nationality, national or ethnic origin.

Claims for discrimination need to be brought against an employer within 3 months of the act that you are complaining about.