Equality and dignity at work

The Equality Act 2010 sets out nine protected characteristics. This means that it is unlawful for you to receive unfavourable treatment on the basis of:

  • Age

  • Disability

  • Gender reassignment

  • Marriage or civil partnership

  • Pregnancy and maternity

  • Race

  • Religion or belief

  • Sex

  • Sexual orientation.

Examples of unlawful discrimination in the workplace include:

  • Unequal pay
    Typically, when female employees are paid less than their male counterparts

  • Race discrimination
    Where the employee is subjected to lesser/different treatment to employees because of their race, nationality or ethnicity

  • Maternity discrimination
    Where a pregnant employee is selected for redundancy due to her pregnancy.

If you feel that you've been treated unfairly at work due to age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, gender reassignment, religion or beliefs, you may have a case for discrimination against your employer.

OUR OFFER

Saltworks solicitors can help you to navigate internal procedures to seek an amicable solution, including negotiating a severance package, should you wish to leave employment.

Unfortunately, it is not always possible to resolve disputes without issuing legal proceedings and our solicitors will consider your evidence, discuss next steps and advise you on the likely outcome of any claim you might have against your employer.

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