Marriage discrimination in the workplace is something that you might not expect to occur, but if it does, it can be incredibly challenging to deal with.
While it’s not one of the better-known protected characteristics, it’s illegal to discriminate against someone because they’re married or in a civil partnership.
Being married or being in a civil partnership comes with specific legal protections on a range of matters, and that includes employment law. The Equality Act 2010 means you’re protected against discrimination because you’re married or in a civil partnership, and any discrimination against the act is unlawful.
If you’ve experienced marriage or civil partnership discrimination in the workplace, you can take legal action against your employer.
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Discriminated Against Because I Am Married?
Being discriminated against because you’re married is illegal and you’re entitled to take legal action against your employer if it happens.
There are many different types of discrimination, including disability, marriage and civil partnership, maternity, race, and age. Not only that but there are protected characteristics and beliefs, too, such as:
- Sex
- Age
- Race
- Age
- Pregnancy and maternity
- Sexual orientation
- Sexual harassment
- Marriage and civil partnership
- Religion and belief
If you are discriminated against because you’re married or in a civil partnership, you can raise a formal grievance. If you decide to do that, there is a formal process that must be followed by your employer.
Acas sets out a code of practice, although most employers should have their own grievance procedure in place. The procedure should follow the Acas guidance as a minimum and be in writing AND easy for anyone to find.
There must be an investigation to ensure that all information is brought forward, and employers can bring a relevant person to a grievance meeting – that might be a legal presentative, union representative, or a representative from the Citizen’s Advice Bureau.
Any actions arising from the grievance meeting should be taken as soon as possible and the employee must be allowed to appeal against the outcome.
Any grievances should be raised as soon as possible, particularly when it relates to discrimination as this is a particularly sensitive and serious issue.
The grievance process will follow the below format:
- You raise an informal grievance with your employer to see if you can resolve the issue without any formal action
- If you’re unable to resolve it, then write to your employer and inform them of your decision to raise a formal grievance, outlining your reasons for doing so
- You’ll then have a grievance meeting once all evidence has been collated and the investigation has been concluded
- An outcome will be reached, and you’ll be given the opportunity to appeal any decision if you disagree with it
- If you still feel that you haven’t reached the outcome you were looking for, you might consider taking the case to an employment tribunal
Marriage Discrimination Solicitors Near Me
At Solicitors Near Me, we know how difficult marriage or civil partnership discrimination can be to deal with.
And that’s why we’re here to help, with advice from expert employment discrimination solicitors.
We understand that you’re not only dealing with a difficult situation at work where you’ve been unfairly treated but that the legal process to challenge it can seem complicated and difficult to understand.
That’s where Solicitors Near Me can make a difference.
We connect you with expert employment discrimination solicitors near you for FREE so that you can get the help and advice you need with your grievance procedure – whether you’re in the process, considering it, or unsure what your best option is.
You’re under no obligation to press ahead with the solicitor we connect you with and until you decide to proceed, everything is completely FREE.
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