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Discrimination & harassment lawyers in London & Thames Valley

What is discrimination?

Discrimination in the workplace can take many forms. Various types of discrimination and other unlawful conduct that apply to the protected characteristics (age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation) are direct discrimination, indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation.

What is harassment?

Harassment is any unwanted physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct that has the purpose or effect of violating a person’s dignity or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment for them. A single incident can amount to harassment. It also includes treating someone less favourably because they have submitted or refused to submit to unwanted conduct of a sexual nature, or that is related to gender reassignment or sex, in the past.

Common grounds for discrimination and harassment

Discrimination and/or harassment may take the form of racist, sexist, homophobic or ageist jokes or stereotypical remarks about a particular ethnic or religious group, religion or belief, or gender; offensive emails, text messages or social media content; mocking, mimicking or belittling a person’s disability.

Whether you believe that you have been treated badly or suffered harassment simply because you have one of the protected characteristics or because your employer’s working arrangements are inherently discriminatory, we can offer you support, help you understand your rights and the actions you can take to get the discrimination to stop.

Why you need a discrimination lawyer

Proving that discrimination and/or harassment has occurred is not always easy and it can be a daunting process so our lawyers will guide you on the evidence you need, how you can best meet the obstacles head on and give yourself the best chance of a successful outcome. We also act for companies which means that we are well equipped to advise you on a grievance or claim and how to position you when dealing with your employer.

Contact Us

If you need assistance with raising a discrimination or harassment grievance or claim, please get in contact with our discrimination law specialists. 

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Key contacts

Monica Atwal

Managing Partner

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+44 118 960 4605

Katie Glendinning

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+44 118 960 4610

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