Sexual Discrimination in the Workplace: Take Action Now
After a number of high profile sex discrimination cases in the UK, leading employment law and unfair dismissal experts, www.youremploymentmatters.co.uk, urge those suffering from sex discrimination in the workplace to take action now.
After a number of high profile sex discrimination cases in the UK, leading employment law and unfair dismissal experts, www.youremploymentmatters.co.uk, urge those suffering from sex discrimination in the workplace to take action now.
Under the Equality Act 2010 it's unlawful for an employer to discriminate against you because of your sex.
Sex discrimination law covers almost all workers, both men and women, and all types of organisations in the UK. The law covers issues such as recruitment, employment terms, pay, benefits, dismissal and redundancy.
But despite this increased legislation, many companies continue to practice sex discrimination, or at least ignore it within their workplace.
Caroline Harper from Your Employment Matters explains;
“We are continually dealing with cases of sexual discrimination in the workplace, despite the introduction of strict legislation when it comes to discrimination at work due to gender. High profile cases involving UK companies demonstrate the fact that despite making progress, sexual discrimination in the workplace still exists and really should not be tolerated.
“Complaints of discrimination and harassment can only be taken to the Employment Tribunals if you suspect this treatment is due to your sex, race, sexual orientation, disability, religious beliefs, age or because you are a part time worker. This also applies to victimisation, which is only recognised in law if you have already made a complaint of discrimination, or given evidence in connection with someone else’s complaint.
“We urge anyone who believes that they are suffering from sexual discrimination at work to go about making a complaint via the proper procedures. Writing a grievance letter is the first step in the process. “It is all too easy for your emotions to cloud your judgment when writing a grievance letter, so remember to remain calm and make sure your letter reads well with proper spelling and grammar.”
For a small fee Your Employment Matters can write a grievance letter for you with all the correct terminology in place; getting the tone and content right in your letter now can pay dividends down the line if you do have to go to a Tribunal.
For more advice on sexual discrimination in the workplace and employment law help visit: www.youremploymentmatters.co.uk
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Contact Your Employment Matters to investigate your case further. Telephone: 01604 630488 calls are charged at a local rate or visit: www.youremploymentmatters.co.uk
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Caroline Harper is available for interview and comment on all aspects of unfair dismissal and employee rights.
Contact Dale Lovell, Search News Media on 01753 859 588 or email: dlovell@searchnewsmedia.co.uk
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