Discrimination

What is Discrimination in the Workplace?

It doesn’t matter what a person’s employment status is or how long they’ve worked for you… All employees are protected from unlawful, unfavourable treatment during work. This is known as ‘discrimination’.

What is Race Discrimination?

Despite the UK being one of the most multi-cultural countries in the world, race discrimination is still a common offense that occurs.

What is Sexual Orientation Discrimination?

Research by the Trade Union Congress (TUC) found that 52% of people faced at least one form of workplace bullying, harassment, or discrimination connected to their sexual orientation

What is Objective Justification?

Objective justifications are accepted workplace rules or policies that may otherwise be discrimination. Read on to find out more.

How to Identify Disability Discrimination at Work

In this guide, we'll discuss what disability discrimination is, different types of it, and how to deal with it in your business.

What is Direct Discrimination?

Direct discrimination towards an employee can damage your business. Find out how to remain compliant with UK employment laws for a fair and consistent workplace.

Latest Acas employment tribunal data reveals rise in disability discrimination cases

Acas has seen a 41% increase in the number of disability discrimination cases it received for conciliation, according to analysis of its latest data. In 2024–25, Acas received 11,958 disability discrimination cases, compared to 8496 in 2023–24.

Latest figures show discrimination claims are on the rise

The Ministry of Justice have recently released the latest tribunal statistics covering January to March 2025. And, wherever you look in the data, one thing is clear, employment tribunal claims are continuing to rise.

White Ribbon UK launches June campaign: Right to Respect

EHRC issues interim guidance on single-sex facilities

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has released an interim update on the impact on single-sex facilities after Supreme Court ruling on definitions of ‘woman’ and ‘sex’.

Understanding the difference between positive action and positive discrimination

Recruitment practices in the UK public sector have recently come under scrutiny following reports of prioritisation of ethnic minority candidates throughout the NHS, and a police force temporarily blocking white British people from applying to its force. This has prompted questions around the use of lawful ‘positive action’ and the fine line between it and unlawful ‘positive discrimination’.

Harassment in the workplace

If you open any news outlet, it won’t take you long before you stumble upon a story about harassment in the workplace. Whether it be sexual harassment allegations against TV chefs like Gino D’Acampo and big businesses such as McDonald’s, or fears on what the Employment Rights Bill may mean when it comes to third party harassment – there’s no denying it’s a hot topic.

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Obesity Discrimination

This employment law guide explores the basics of obesity and disability discrimination and offers guidance on how to avoid common pitfalls.