Work and Employment
The Hidden Signs of Workplace Discrimination: What to Look Out For
Summary
Do you think you are being discriminated against at work? Or have you spotted certain patterns that indicate one of your colleagues is treated unfairly for an issue that doesn’t seem to be related to their work? In this article we’ll help employees and workers in the UK spot the signs of discrimination in the workplace and empower you to do something about it. Employment law is designed to protect employees and workers in the UK from facing discrimination. The law protects you against discrimination in the following ways: * Dismissal * Employment terms and conditions * Pay and benefits * Promotion and transfer opportunities * Training * Recruitment * Redundancy If you believe you are being treated unfairly at work you may feel vulnerable and that nothing will change, ‘This is just the way it is’. However, if you don’t speak up, nothing will change for you, or others like you in the same situation. By speaking up now you can make things better for yourself and your communities today and in the future, and ensure you have a fair chance of reaching your potential. * How to recognise the signs of discrimination * Real life case studies of discrimination * Where to get the legal.
Key information
- Employment terms and conditions
- Promotion and transfer opportunities
- How to recognise the signs of discrimination
- Real life case studies of discrimination
- Where to get the legal support you need
- How to stop discrimination at your place of work
- Marriage and civil partnership
- They are excluded from opportunities or benefits
- Their job is made harder to perform
- They are caused emotional distress
- They are caused financial loss
- Positive action – put in place steps to help a underrepresented or disadvantaged group
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This is signposting information from the Legal Shaman wiki, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified solicitor for your situation.