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It is against the law to discriminate against a person on the following grounds which are known as protected characteristics:

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• Age

• Being or becoming a transexual person

• Being married or in a civil partnership

• Being pregnant or on maternity leave

• Being disabled

• On grounds of your race, colour, nationality or ethnic background

• Religion / belief / or because you have no religion or belief

• Sex or sexual orientation

 

So if a person has one of these protected characteristics he / she is protected from discrimination relating to one of them .You are protected in the workplace, in education, as a consumer, when using public services, being a member or a guest in a private club and when buying or renting property.

 

What actually is discrimination?

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Discrimination happens if you have a protected characteristic but you are treated less favourably than other people (called direct discrimination) or

If someone puts rules or arrangements in place that apply to everyone but a person with a protected characteristic is at an unfair disadvantage.

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If you are a person who has been discriminated against and you have complained about it, if you are then harassed this is called “ victimisation “ and is also against the law.

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Please note that the definition of a person who is disabled is very wide. It covers almost all physical and mental conditions that have or will last for longer than 12 months (chronic conditions).

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If you are associated with a person who has a protected characteristic such as a friend or family member and if you have supported their claim or complained on their behalf you are also protected from discrimination and can also bring a claim in your own right.

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If you believe you have suffered discrimination please ring us for a free consultation so we can advise you.

There are strict time limits and you may only have 3 months to bring a claim to the Employment Tribunal from the date the discrimination happened.

We might be able to act for you on a No Win No Fee basis .

 

Discrimination is unfair and it is against the law. If it has happened to you we want to help.