Workplace Discrimination Barristers
Fight workplace discrimination with specialist Employment Tribunal advocates.
Takes about 2 minutes. No obligation.
Workplace discrimination is unlawful under the Equality Act 2010. If you have been treated less favourably because of a protected characteristic, you have the right to bring a claim at the Employment Tribunal.
Discrimination claims have no compensation cap, meaning awards can be significantly higher than unfair dismissal claims. A specialist Barrister ensures your case is presented effectively.
What Discrimination Claims Barristers Do
Tribunal Advocacy
Representation at:
- •Preliminary hearings
- •Strike out applications
- •Full merit hearings
- •Remedy hearings
- •Costs hearings
- •Appeal hearings
Legal Advice
Expert guidance on:
- •Protected characteristics
- •Types of discrimination
- •Burden of proof
- •Comparator analysis
- •Time limits
- •Injury to feelings bands
Document Drafting
Barristers can draft:
- •ET1 particulars
- •Witness statements
- •Schedule of loss
- •Skeleton arguments
- •Comparator analysis
- •Submissions on law
You file at tribunal and serve on your employer.
What You Handle
With Direct Access:
- •ET1 filing
- •Document service
- •Evidence gathering
- •Subject access requests
- •ACAS process
- •Tribunal admin
How Direct Access Works
- 1
Case Assessment
Identify protected characteristic and type of discrimination. Assess evidence.
- 2
Acas
Complete ACAS early conciliation within 3-month time limit.
- 3
ET1
File claim at tribunal. Barrister drafts detailed particulars of discrimination.
- 4
Disclosure
Request relevant documents from employer. Subject access requests.
- 5
Hearing
Barrister presents discrimination case. Cross-examines employer witnesses.
Does your case qualify for Direct Access?
Tell us about your matter and we'll confirm whether you can instruct a Barrister directly, then match you with the right specialist.
Prefer to talk? Call 0800 302 9921. Lines open 8am to 8pm, same-day callback.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are protected characteristics?
Age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex, and sexual orientation. Discrimination based on any of these is unlawful.
Is there a compensation cap for discrimination?
No. Unlike unfair dismissal, discrimination compensation is uncapped. Awards include financial losses plus injury to feelings (Vento bands: £1,100 to £57,000+).
What is indirect discrimination?
When an employer applies a policy that appears neutral but disproportionately disadvantages people with a protected characteristic, and cannot be justified.
Do I need 2 years service?
No. Discrimination claims have no minimum service requirement. You can claim from day one of employment, or even during recruitment.
What evidence do I need?
The burden of proof shifts to the employer once you establish facts from which discrimination could be inferred. Emails, policies, comparator treatment, and witness evidence are key.
Can I claim for harassment?
Yes. Harassment related to a protected characteristic is a form of discrimination. This includes unwanted conduct that violates your dignity or creates a hostile environment.
Fight Workplace Discrimination
Expert Employment Tribunal representation for discrimination claims.
Or call us: 0800 302 9921. Lines open 8am to 8pm, same-day callback.