How to use a discrimination Solicitor

Discrimination can take many forms. You can be discriminated against because of your:

Age
Marital status
Race
Gender
Pregnancy
Religion
Nationality
Sexual orientation
Disability

One of the most common places for discrimination is the workplace. If you feel that you have been discriminated against on any grounds, you should make a complaint to your employer. They should reply to your letter within eight weeks. If they do not, they risk your case coming before an employment tribunal. A discrimination solicitor can help you make your initial complaint if you don’t feel confident enough to write this yourself.

Also note that you can make a complaint whether you feel you have been the victim of direct or indirect discrimination. Direct discrimination is where your employer clearly treats you differently from your colleagues. Indirect discrimination can be subtler, such as insisting that an applicant for a job must not wear anything on their heads, which could preclude some religions from applying. If you are not sure what type of discrimination you have suffered, a discrimination solicitor can help you.

Solicitors tend to specialise in this area of the law, as it can be highly complex. Discrimination regulations form part of the laws that govern UK employment law, but as the UK is also part of the EU employment and discrimination laws from Europe have also been integrated into UK statutes. A good example is the European Convention of Human Rights. Your solicitor will be able to help you understand these laws and how they may impact on your case.

A discrimination solicitor can be your champion when you are initially complaining to your employer about the discrimination you are alleging. A solicitor is even more essential if your case comes before a court or an employment tribunal.

Is it never advisable to represent yourself in these cases as the court or tribunal will want to see that you have proper legal representation. Discrimination solicitors can help you at every stage of your case. If you feel any discrimination, contact a solicitor as soon as you can.

If you would like to obtain legal advice about discrimination law, Contact Law can put you in touch with a local specialist discrimination solicitor / lawyers free of charge. So, if you have any questions or would like our help in finding local discrimination solicitors / lawyers please call us on 0800 1777 162 or complete the web-form above.