Disability Discrimination

At Russell Jones & Walker we feel that there is a perception that disability discrimination is not viewed as seriously as some other types of discrimination, for example race or sex discrimination. We aim to change this view.

Disability discrimination is common but many disabled people are not aware of their rights established under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. The attitude of employers has started to change as a result of some high profile victories in disability discrimination claims, but these changes are slow.

At all stages we aim to make the process of making a claim as simple as possible. If you think you may have a disability discrimination claim, employment lawyers at Russell Jones & Walker will be able to help you. To begin with all you need to do is fill in our online discrimination enquiry form and respond to some straightforward questions.  Our solicitors will then assess your prospects of succeeding in a claim and contact you with an opinion on the merits of your disability discrimination claim.

The scheme does not cover other claims such as unfair dismissal, breach of contract or race or sex discrimination. 

Executive Reps Service

Executive Reps is our innovative service for individuals facing grievance and disciplinary hearings. We can provide union representation throughout a grievance or disciplinary hearing when you are not a member of a union. Click on the link below to find out more about the Executive Reps service.

Contact us today to talk about your Employment issue with one of our specialist employment solicitors

Please call 0800 9169060 or email enquiries@rjw.co.uk. Our Disabilty Discrimination employment solicitors operate from offices across the country and can offer immediate and accessible representation anywhere in the UK.

Mental Health Discrimination

Russell Jones & Walker are committed to tackling stigma and discrimination against people with mental health conditions, by challenging employers and service providers who discriminate against individuals with those conditions.
One in six UK workers are affected by a mental health condition (such as depression) at some point in their working lives. Despite this prevalence, lack of awareness is widespread, which gives often rise to stigma and prejudice. People with long term and severe mental health conditions (such as schizophrenia) are the most socially excluded group of people within society, with up to 80% in unemployment.

The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (“DDA”) prohibits discrimination related to mental health conditions as well as protecting individuals with physical disabilities. The DDA covers a wide range of mental health conditions, including long-term depression and/or anxiety conditions. Disability discrimination is outlawed at work (including job applications) and in relation to the way goods and services are provided to consumers.

We have wide experience of the complex and sensitive issues involved in these types of cases. Our specialist solicitors have successfully fought cases for individuals with mental health conditions.