The law relating to discrimination in the workplace is complex. The Equality Act 2010 sets out the legal framework relating to discrimination and the basis on which acts will be unlawful.
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The law relating to discrimination in the workplace is complex. The Equality Act 2010 sets out the legal framework relating to discrimination and the basis on which acts will be unlawful.
As an employer you have a responsibility to ensure your employees can work freely without feeling vulnerable to, or being subjected to, discrimination. Banner Jones Employment Law solicitors can provide helpful advice to prevent claims for discrimination and are able to offer expert advice on all types of workplace discrimination so that you can concentrate on running your business. As our discrimination law solicitors are continually up to date with the latest on employment law we will keep you informed on the latest changes which could help you avoid making a costly mistake.
See our Discrimination Fact Sheet for essential information on illegal discrimination, exceptions, types of discrimination and how employers should deal with discrimination.
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The cost of defending Employment Tribunal cases can vary significantly and could cost your business anything from £10,000 to £50,000. Then if the claimant is successful, there will be the cost of compensation on top of this. The average award for an unfair dismissal case in the UK is a little under £7,000, with claims resulting from discrimination costing significantly more. Businesses also need to consider the hidden cost of employment law claims caused by the damage it can do to their reputation as an employer and as a business that clients and customers want to work with. Often this cost can be more damaging than the award itself.
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Age discrimination claims to employment tribunals have risen steeply since the pandemic, and a recent case has highlighted the challenge for employers using a mandatory retirement age.
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See our Discrimination Fact Sheet for essential information on illegal discrimination, exceptions, types of discrimination and how employers should deal with discrimination.
Companies are within their rights to monitor the private online activities of their employees when they are in the office.
