“Virtue can only flourish among equals.”
Discrimination law advice, guidance & support
We provide expert discrimination law advice to employers. We understand that navigating the intricacies of discrimination & equality law can, at times, be challenging and complex. We work closely with employers to help them create and maintain diverse, supportive and inclusive workplaces whilst at the same time minimising the potential for costly disputes to arise.
We have offices in York & Brighouse but we act for businesses and organisations throughout Yorkshire and across the UK.
THE EQUALITY ACT 2010
The Equality Act 2010 is the key piece of UK discrimination law legislation. It sets the framework for promoting equality and preventing discrimination in the workplace. The Act provides comprehensive protection against discrimination on various grounds. It was introduced with the aim of ensuring that all workers, employees and service users are treated fairly and equally.
Key Types of Discrimination
Direct discrimination: This occurs when someone is treated less favourably due to a protected characteristic such as age, disability, gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
Indirect discrimination: This involves policies, procedures or practices that, although ostensibly neutral on the surface, disproportionately affect individuals with certain protected characteristics.
Harassment: Harassment includes unwanted behaviour or comments related to a protected characteristic that create a hostile work environment.
Victimisation: This is when an individual is treated unfairly because they have made or supported a discrimination complaint.
Disability discrimination: Specifically, this type of discrimination addresses the treatment of individuals with mental or physical disabilities, ensuring they are not unfairly disadvantaged in the workplace and can involve employers needing to consider and make reasonable adjustments.
Our DISCRIMINATION & EQUALITY LAW Services
Advice & ongoing HR support: We provide expert advice on discrimination law, ensuring that our clients policies, procedures, and workplace cultures are aligned with the key requirements of the Equality Act 2010.
Training and workshops: We offer fun, relevant and interactive training sessions and workshops for management and HR teams to help them recognise, understand and prevent discrimination in the workplace.
Employment tribunal representation: We use our knowledge of discrimination law to advise employers who are facing allegations of discrimination in and/or connected with the workplace.
Policy development: We have extensive experience of developing, reviewing and updating company policies procedures and handbooks to ensure that they’re up-to-date and compliant with the latest legal requirements.
You can find out more about who we are here. If you’ve got any questions please just ask. You’ll find us friendly and approachable and we’re always happy to have an initial telephone conversation with you free of charge.