Sexual orientation discrimination

The introduction on 2 December 2003 of the Employment Equality Sexual Orientation Regulations 2003 made sexual orientation discrimination unlawful Employers must not discriminate against or harass a person on the grounds of their sexual orientation.

The sexual orientation discrimination regulations make it unlawful, not only to discriminate on the basis of actual sexual orientation, but also perceived sexual orientation. It is therefore unlawful to refuse employment to a man because the employer believes that he may be gay. The sexual orientation discrimination regulations also go further in that it is also unlawful to treat an employee less favourably than a colleague because of his association with another person of a particular sexual orientation.

These regulations are relatively new compared to much of the other legislation dealing with discrimination. This makes it imperative that your solicitor has the experience and skills to represent your best interests at all times.

At Russell Jones & Walker our dedicated team has extensive experience of advising and litigating in all discrimination claims including sexual orientation discrimination, whether the sexual orientation discrimination relates to the recruitment process or the workplace.

If you think you may have a claim for discrimination based on your sexual orientation, all you need to do is fill in our online questionnaire and respond to some straightforward questions. Our solicitors will then assess your prospects of succeeding in a claim, and contact you with their opinion. The service is free and 100% confidential.

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