Employment law support for
sex discrimination issues
Sex discrimination applies to both men and women. Direct sex discrimination is where someone receives less favourable treatment than those of the opposite sex, on the grounds of their sex. Indirect sex discrimination is where the employer puts into place a provision, criterion or practice which puts members of one sex at a particular disadvantage when compared with members of the opposite sex and cannot be shown to be a proportionate means of achieving the employer's legitimate aim.
Victimisation is defined as less favourable treatment because someone has brought proceedings or been otherwise involved in proceedings against the employer or another worker. Harassment is defined as either sexual harassment or harassment on the grounds of a person's sex, ie. unwanted conduct of a sexual nature which has the purpose or effect of violating the worker's dignity, creating a hostile, intimidating, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment for that worker.
At Q&A Law we understand the sensitivities of sex discrimination and with our comprehensive services you'll find the answers to your questions along with a law guide, a step-by-step process guide, letter templates and policy documents to enable you to deal with all your sex discrimination issues. This is supported by your own solicitor available on the telephone or by email. We are so confident that we will be able to help your business, that you can call us today for your free introductory advice session on 0845 686 8480.
We can help answer questions such as:
What types of discrimination are there?
What is direct discrimination?
Can direct sex discrimination be lawful?
What is indirect discrimination?
Does an employer have any defence in a complaint of indirect discrimination?
What does victimisation involve?
How is harassment defined?
Can the employer be liable for the actions of an employee?
What is an employee's remedy in the event of a sex discrimination complaint?
Can an employee who has only been employed for a few months make a claim on the grounds of sex discrimination?
Call Iain or one of his team of solicitors today to discuss how we could help you.
01707 444 450 or email us here
