Helping you with

discrimination

Get advice and representation with an experienced trade union official

Many people still receive less favourable treatment at work based on who they are, and this can cause a number of problems.

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Are you being discriminated against?

If you are receiving less favourable treatment based on a characteristic protected under the Equality Act, then your employer may be breaking the rules on discrimination.

The Equality Act protects you from discrimination because of your:

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• age

• race

• sex

• sexual orientation

• pregnancy and maternity

• gender reassignment

• religion or belief

• marriage or civil partnership

• disability.

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These are known as 'protected characteristics'.

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Employers must follow the Equality Act so that you are not put at a disadvantage for holding a protected characteristic. 

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How PAL can help

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We can use our knowledge and experience to provide advice or representation in any formal process. We would guide you through the process, explaining the provisions of the Equality Act to the employer and ensuring they treat you fairly.

If the issue is connected to a long term medical conditions (disability) we can ensure they follow the rules by providing you with reasonable adjustments within your job.

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"Your advice and support was really useful in playing back to the employer many points that absolutely highlighted the indefensiveness of the allegations made."

What support can I get?

15 minutes telephone advice

Written advice​

Review of all relevant documentation, written advice and a letter to your employer or other third party

Representation at a meeting​

Legal advice on settlement

agreements

Costs depends on complexity but usually paid for by the employer

Early conciliation

Get in touch

If you think we could give you the support you're looking for, we'd love to hear from you - please get in touch:

You’ll be connected to a PAL advisor who can chat to you about the service without any obligation.

If you decide to go ahead you’ll be asked to provide some basic information about your circumstances to ensure that you are provided with relevant advice and that we can support you with your problem.

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Call us on 020 3292 0367

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...or fill out the form below and we'll be in touch.