How to work out the value of a discrimination claim?

This guide focuses on the discrimination people might experience in their day-to-day life, for example, when shopping, visiting a venue (like a theatre, restaurant or hotel) or similar (services cases). The same principles could be applied in other types of cases under the Equality Act 2010, such as premises or employment claims. 2 3

Which is an example of discrimination on the grounds of race?

So, the Act covers less favourable treatment by A of B on the grounds of another persons (C’s) race. Under Associative Discrimination, the victim of discrimination need not possess the protected characteristic of race. For example, less favourable treatment of B by A because B’s adopted brother is black.

Is it difficult to win a racial discrimination case?

Claims for racial discrimination are notoriously difficult to win at tribunal. Many cases settle before they reach the point of tribunal because employers are, understandably, unwilling to accept the negative publicity surrounding discrimination claims.

What are the different types of discrimination claims?

a personal injury, such as depression or a physical injury, caused by the discrimination particularly bad behaviour by your employer – this is called ‘aggravated damages’ You might have other claims as well as discrimination. Those claims have different rules about compensation.

When to investigate a claim of race discrimination?

Investigating an employee’s claim of race discrimination — or, any other form of discrimination or harassment — requires immediate action to satisfy the recommendations of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The EEOC strongly recommends that employers swiftly investigate and resolve employees’ complaints of workplace discrimination.

Is it illegal to discriminate on the basis of race?

The law forbids discrimination when it comes to any aspect of employment, including hiring, firing, pay, job assignments, promotions, layoff, training, fringe benefits, and any other term or condition of employment. It is unlawful to harass a person because of that person’s race or color.