During our working years, we focus incredible effort and endless hours on our career and the work that we do. From the morning commute, to the endless stack of emails and the overwhelming list of tasks we are responsible for, we struggle through the day and trade our labor for a paycheck and the chance to advance. Our jobs are vital if we want to support our families, have a place to live and a create a decent life for those we love. Even if the work is often hard and takes a lot out of us, all we ask is for fair treatment in the workplace.
Sometimes, though, we don’t get treated right by our employers. Instead of being honored as a human being, we all too often run into abusive bosses, and may experience discrimination in one of its many forms. When we encounter this sort of behaviour our stress levels go through the roof and we may begin to suffer not only mentally, but physically and emotionally as well. If you are having these sort of experiences, it’s important to know that you can turn to employment law services that can support you and help protect you in the workplace.
Discrimination Related to Age
As workers get older, they can begin to face age discrimination at work. Comments about someone being “too old” or “past it” can leave a worker feeling threatened and wondering if they will soon find themselves without a job and their much needed paycheck. Every year, many older individuals are illegally pushed to leave their jobs early.
Age discrimination affects both men and women. Senior employees in their 50s who have served the company well for years suddenly find themselves under extreme pressure to leave. With the help of a skilled employment solicitor, you can help protect your job and your interests.
Disability Discrimination
Based on information from Employment Tribunals, there are more disability discrimination claims made year to year than any other type of claim for discrimination. This rise could be due to the aging work population. Typically, as young workers we begin with no disability, but may develop these conditions as time goes by.
If you are experiencing discrimination due to a disability, you will want to retain the services of a solicitor and firm that specializes in this area. Often they will be able to negotiate a settlement on your behalf, avoiding lengthy and costly legal action. Forms of disability discrimination may include being demoted after illness, failure to provide reasonable disability adjustments and violations of sickness absence employment law.
Discrimination Due to Mental Health
At times, an employee may have a specific mental health condition that leads to them being treated unfairly in the workplace. Although the individual may not consider their mental health issue to be a disability, the Equality Act may classify these conditions as disabilities that are due protection.
With the skilled services of an employment law solicitor, you can be protected from adverse actions by your employer. Employers are not permitted to refuse you opportunities to be promoted, harass or humiliate you, or otherwise treat you unfairly due to your mental health disability.
If you find yourself facing harassment or unfair treatment due to discrimination based on age, disability or mental health, it’s wise to consult a firm with a proven track record of fighting for employee’s rights. Your solicitor can provide solutions that can help, and can stand up for your rights in the workplace.