Sexual orientation discrimination solicitors

Who can be held accountable for sexual orientation discrimination?

An employer, public body, service provider or association can be held accountable for the conduct of their employees which gives rise to claims against these businesses or organisations.

It should also be noted that less favourable treatment due to a perception that an individual is of a particular sexual orientation is also prohibited under equality law.

Such discrimination can occur in various ways. It can involve an individual being treated differently to or less favourably than others of a different sexual orientation. This can include the making of unpleasant comments towards them in the course of their employment by colleagues or in the course of their day to day lives as consumers or service users.

Commonly, cases involving discrimination due to sexual orientation include claims for direct discrimination, indirect discrimination, harassment and/or victimisation.

Our employment law and discrimination teams have successfully represented clients in claims against employers in the Employment Tribunal and other organisations in the County Court in such circumstances.

If you believe that you have been the victim of discrimination as a result of your sexual orientation and would like to speak to a member of our team call us on 01616 966 229 or complete our online enquiry form without delay.

Recently settled sexual orientation discrimination claims

• We acted on behalf of two employees who worked for a national supermarket chain and both were subjected to a campaign of homophobic abuse and discrimination.  Both employees were able to provide significant detail as to the nature and occasions on which they were subject to such discrimination which we were able to present to the tribunal. We acted for these clients on a “no win, no fee” basis meaning there were no up-front legal fees for both clients. We were able to successfully settle the claims for both individuals to compensate them for financial loss and injury to feelings for sums in excess of £15,000.

• We represented a client in the employment tribunal after he was subject to discrimination and harassment by his colleagues and employer based on his perceived sexual orientation. This included the withholding of his wages and being removed from shifts after complaining about the harassment he was being subjected to by his colleagues. Our client received a favourable compensatory award in the tribunal.