The risk of a discrimination claim fills most employers with dread. Discrimination claims can be costly for businesses as awards are uncapped. Breaches of discrimination legislation can, therefore, have serious financial implications for your business.
It is critical that employers are aware of the risks of discrimination in the workplace and that they manage any such risks appropriately. We can advise you on these risks and help you manage any discrimination issues that do arise.
It is unlawful for an employer or any of its employees to discriminate against another employee or worker because of their:
Unlike unfair dismissal claims, there is no length of employment service eligibility requirement, and it is not only employees who are protected. Discrimination claims can also be made by candidates, former employees, workers and partners.
What Joelson Can Do For Your Business
Joelson is based in Central London and serves employers throughout the London and the UK in discrimination related matters. Our top-ranked solicitors can guide you through the minefield of discrimination legislation, working with you to reduce the risk of claims against your organisation.
Our London discrimination solicitors work closely with employers to give the best possible protection to your business. We can provide training on diversity and inclusion.
We have extensive experience in successfully defending tribunal discrimination claims on behalf of our employer clients. We also act for employees in such claims, and therefore have a unique insight into the tactics which will be used against you.
We understand that defending discrimination claims can be stressful and challenging for those involved and we handle such matters sensitively. Our solicitors can assist employer clients with discrimination challenges when they occur during recruitment, in the workplace or following termination of employment.
If you need advice in relation to a discrimination matter please contact Jennifer Maxwell-Harris, employment partner, on 020 7580 5721.
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