Disability Discrimination Compensation Claims
At DSM Legal we are experts in helping those unfairly discriminated against in the workplace due to their disability to claim the compensation they are entitled to. The basis of a disability discrimination claim is if you have been treated less favourably within the workplace specifically because of your disability.
We will work with you to gather the evidence required and advise you on how to handle yourself and situations throughout the entire process. You will not be left to face any of this traumatic time alone.
Call us today on 0845 009 0863, or fill in our online enquiry form. DSM Legal is based in Warrington, but we take on cases throughout Cheshire, Merseyside and Manchester.
We will work with you to gather the evidence required and advise you on how to handle yourself and situations throughout the entire process. You will not be left to face any of this traumatic time alone.
Call us today on 0845 009 0863, or fill in our online enquiry form. DSM Legal is based in Warrington, but we take on cases throughout Cheshire, Merseyside and Manchester.
Legal Definition of Disability
In order to make a claim, there is a legal definition of disability that will be considered. We will be able to advise you on your situation specifically, but below is the definition in the eyes of the law:
A long term impairment of either the physical or mental kind that substantially prevents you from carrying out normal day to day activities
A long term impairment of either the physical or mental kind that substantially prevents you from carrying out normal day to day activities
Forms of Disability Discrimination
There are a number of different ways in which somebody can be discriminated against in the workplace due to their disability. The main ones are listed below:
Direct
This is when an employer treats an employee less favourably on the grounds of their disability, in a similar situation. It must be proven that the discrimination was specifically due to the disability
Not Making "Reasonable Adjustments”
Employers are expected to make "reasonable adjustments”, i.e. ways they can help the employee to make life easier, and improve their working conditions in spite of their disability.
This could involve making changes within the building (ramps etc), providing tailored equipment, allowing reasonable time off to attend medical appointments etc. There are many others, and it all depends on your individual circumstances - we will be able to advise you on your individual situation.
This could involve making changes within the building (ramps etc), providing tailored equipment, allowing reasonable time off to attend medical appointments etc. There are many others, and it all depends on your individual circumstances - we will be able to advise you on your individual situation.
Harassment
General harassment in the workplace can be traumatic enough and is not acceptable at any time, but for somebody to be harassed because of their disability, for example jokes being made at their expense, it is even worse.
Victimisation
In employment law, the definition of victimisation is actually somebody being treated unfairly because they have made a complaint of discrimination, in this case disability.
Unfair Dismissal
If you have been dismissed and you feel it is directly because of your disability, then you may also be entitled to compensation for an unfair dismissal claim.
Contact DSM Legal
Give DSM Legal in Warrington a call on 0845 009 0863 to have an informal chat with one of our employment law solicitors. Alternatively, fill in our contact form and we will call you back at a time convenient to you.
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