Claims brought by employees for sex discrimination, race discrimination, age discrimination, disability claims and other forms of discrimination and equal pay are not decreasing. The costs of defending a discrimination claim in employment litigation can easily outweigh the potential damages. However, employers have reputations to protect and must be cautious of creating an expectation amongst employees all claims will be settled.
We advise employers on how to avoid a discrimination claim. If a discrimination claim is made our specialist employment solicitors advise on how to deal with the claim effectively. We are realistic in our assessment of sex discrimination, race discrimination, age discrimination, disability claims and other forms of discrimination claims and equal pay claims.
Expertise in avoiding and defending discrimination claims:
- Advising on latest UK employment law relating to sex discrimination, race discrimination, age discrimination, disability discrimination and other forms of discrimination claims including harassment and equal pay claims
- Drafting and implementing policies and workplace training
- Advice on conducting disciplinary hearings, investigations and grievances involving discrimination
- Negotiating compromise agreements and advice on the compensation payable to settle claims
- Defending employment law claims and justification defences
- Tactics in defending claims including good ET3s, case management conferences, pre-hearing reviews, witness statements and management of evidence
- Experts in disability discrimination and unfair treatment due to health issues
- Equal pay evaluations, defences, comparators, questionnaires.
Equal pay and sex discrimination summary
Avoiding and defending discrimination claims