Sex Discrimination Solicitors

If you think you’ve been discriminated against at work because of your sex, our specialist solicitors might be able to help. We could help protect your reputation as well as help you make a settlement agreement or seek compensation.

What legal help can I get with discrimination at work?

Under the Equality Act 2010, sex is a ‘protected characteristic’. This means you are legally protected from sex discrimination at work.

Our expert sex discrimination solicitors understand how difficult it can be if you’re facing discrimination at work. We’re with you every step of the way and will fight your corner no matter what obstacles you face. We’ll listen and give you the guidance you need to get the outcome you want and deserve.

You might be able to make a claim for sex discrimination in these scenarios:

  • Demotion – if your employer suddenly demotes you
  • Constructive dismissal – if you felt you had no choice but to leave your job
  • Unfair dismissal – if your employer dismissed you without a fair reason and didn’t follow the correct procedure
  • Recruitment discrimination – if you suspect your application has been rejected or you’re not selected for the job based on your sex
  • Redundancy – if you were selected for redundancy based on your sex alone and your employer didn’t follow the correct process
  • Withheld opportunities for promotion – if you were overlooked for a promotion or not given the chance to apply for one because of your sex
  • Bullying and harassment – when a person or group of people at work makes you feel humiliated, offended, intimidated, or degraded because of your sex
  • Victimisation – often happens if you’re treated badly for making a complaint or claim, or have supported someone else experiencing sex discrimination
  • Indirect discrimination – when your employer has a policy or practice (e.g. requiring all employees to work full time) which puts you at a disadvantage because of your sex.

Frequently Asked Questions

You have three months minus one day from the last act of discrimination to start the ACAS early conciliation process (you will need to do this before progressing to a tribunal). The ACAS process can take a month with two extra weeks if needed.

You will get an ACAS certificate allowing you to issue a claim in the Employment Tribunal. Your employer will get a copy and they’ll have 30 days to send their defence. The Tribunal will then set a date for a full hearing in six to nine months.

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