Sex Discrimination Claims

If you feel that you have suffered sex discrimination, you may be entitled to claim compensation. At DSM Legal our solicitors offer an initial consultation free, and in appropriate cases can offer to take your case on a no win no fee basis. To speak to a employment law solicitor call us on 0845 009 0863

Under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, both men and women can claim direct or indirect discrimination on the grounds of sex or marital status. The Sex Discrimination Act protects employees, ex-employees and job applicants and applies to companies or firms of any size.

Direct Sex Discrimination occurs when an employer treats a woman less favourably than he would a man (or vice versa) on the basis of gender.

Indirect Sex Discrimination occurs when an employer applies a policy, provision, practice or criterion to the whole workforce, but which is such that the proportion of women (or men) that cannot comply is greater than the proportion of men (or women) who can. However, an employer can argue that the indirect discrimination is justified.

Victimization of a person who brought or is considering bringing a claim under the Sex Discrimination Act is also unlawful and can give rise to a further claim.

Harassment is unwanted conduct on the ground's of a victim's sex or unwanted conduct of a sexual nature.

An employer can also be liable for the discriminatory acts of its employees, done in the course of their employment, whether the employer was made aware of the discrimination or not.

The Equal Pay Act prevents employers discriminating against women (and men) in the terms provided in their contracts, which include pay, where a comparable man (or woman) is doing the same work, work rated as equivalent or work equal value to that of the man (or woman).

If after reading the above you think you may have a claim for sex discrimination call us as soon as possible on 0845 009 0863 as it may be necessary for us to take immediate steps to safeguard your position. You have nothing to lose by discussing your case with a solicitor, who will advise you of your legal rights.

At DSM Legal our solicitors offer an initial consultation free, and in appropriate cases may offer to take your case on a no win no fee basis. To speak to a employment law solicitor call us on 0845 009 0863

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