Discrimination law is one of the fastest changing areas of employment law, and discrimination claims can be expensive in monetary and PR terms. Having the right policies, and implementing them properly will help you to prevent discrimination and deal with incidents in a way that does not escalate the problem.
Sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation and religious/belief discrimination are all prohibited by law. The legislation affects every aspect of the employment relationship from the advertisement for a position to the reference provided for an ex-employee.
Our team can assist you to understand the practical implications of discrimination law, advising on the many issues which may arise in the workplace.