Discrimination
We are recognised as leaders in the discrimination field, resolving claims either through settlement, formal mediation or litigation. We have successfully run cases involving all types of discrimination issues, including equal pay, bonus disputes, race issues and the lack of women at director level, as well as maternity and return-to-work difficulties.
Our expertise
We understand that for most of our clients, damage limitation is key. We therefore act swiftly and carefully while moving towards early negotiations of settlement. Although the vast majority of our claims are settled under terms of utmost confidentiality, and therefore the high value payouts are not publicised to the wider world, our name and reputation for tough negotiation is known to legal counsel for the employers. This enables us to achieve results for our clients smoothly and rapidly, avoiding litigation unless this is our client's objective.
Cases of discrimination can be highly complex, so it is essential to obtain expert advice at the outset. Executives who consult us are generally concerned about the ramifications for their future, as well as distressed about what has happened. We offer a sympathetic approach coupled with a sensitive understanding of our clients' needs.
Russell Jones & Walker has an enviable track record in successfully pursuing claims of all forms of discrimination including:
- Age discrimination
- Disability discrimination
- Equal pay
- Race discrimination
- Religious/Non Religious belief discrimination
- Sex discrimination
- Sexual orientation discrimination
Why us?
Our specialist Discrimination Unit is recognised for expertise and success in this field. The 2007/2008 edition of the Legal 500 (a respected guide to the legal profession) particularly notes that we have a"robust team” for senior executive work, these lawyers are making huge strides in this area and provide an excellent service to claimants. We work on every size of case and have the experience and resources to conduct cases wherever our clients are based.
Executive Reps
Our service for individuals facing grievance and disciplinary hearings.
Further information
For further information, please read our factsheets on:
- Equal respect - Race discrimination in employment
- Moving forward - Disability discrimination
- Part-time workers - Discrimination against part-time workers
- Age discrimination - Age discrimination in employment
- Gender recognition
- Keeping the faith - Religious/Non Religious belief discrimination in employment
- Is gender on the agenda? - Sex discrimination in employment & your legal rights
- Sexual orientation discrimination