Discrimination, harassment and equal opportunities

Whether you're an employer handling a complaint or an employee treated unfairly, our employment solicitors provide clear, practical advice on your rights, responsibilities and next steps.

Legal advice for employers on workplace discrimination

Employers have a legal duty to prevent discrimination in the workplace and take appropriate action when concerns are raised. We help businesses proactively approach equality while responding carefully to grievances or legal risks.

Our employment solicitors advise employers on:

• Allegations of indirect or unconscious bias
• Defending tribunal claims under the Equality Act
• Disability-related adjustments and support
• Drafting and reviewing equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) policies
• Handling internal grievances and investigations
• Managing reputational and commercial risks
• Responding to discrimination or harassment complaints
• Reviewing recruitment and promotion practices
• Staff training and policy implementation

Our advice is always tailored to your business and delivered clearly and carefully.

Support for employees facing discrimination at work

If you've experienced unfair treatment based on a protected characteristic, such as age, sex, race, religion or belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity, or sexual orientation, you may be entitled to take legal action. We help employees understand their rights, raise concerns and pursue claims where appropriate.

We have particular expertise advising senior executives, professionals and regulated individuals, where reputational, contractual or industry-specific issues often arise alongside discrimination concerns.

Our employment solicitors can assist individuals with:

• Advice on disability-related workplace adjustments
• Challenging discriminatory disciplinary or dismissal decisions
• Constructive dismissal linked to discrimination
• Preparing for ACAS Early Conciliation and tribunal claims
• Raising grievances about discrimination or harassment
• Seeking compensation or negotiated exits
• Understanding your rights under the Equality Act

We'll guide you through your options and help you take clear, confident steps to protect your position.

Keeping up with developments in equality law

The law in this area continues to evolve, particularly regarding how the courts interpret key terms under the Equality Act 2010. In a recent case, the UK Supreme Court confirmed that "sex" refers to biological sex, not gender identity, for the purposes of direct discrimination. Read our article for a breakdown of what this means for employers and employees.

Contact our employment solicitors

Discrimination and harassment can have serious consequences for individuals and organisations alike. With the right legal advice, issues can be resolved early and often prevented altogether.

We work with clients across the UK from offices in London, Brighton, Bath, Eastbourne, Hastings, and Ulverston.

Contact our employment law team today if you're dealing with a discrimination issue or want advice on promoting equal opportunities at work.