Workplace Discrimination Claims
Being treated unfairly at work because of who you are is serious. Find out whether you have a claim worth pursuing.
Something has happened at work that doesn't feel right. Maybe you've been passed over for promotion, treated differently from colleagues, pushed out of a role, or made to feel unwelcome — and you suspect it's connected to who you are rather than what you've done. That instinct matters, and it deserves a straight answer.
Under the Equality Act 2010, you are legally protected from discrimination based on nine characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. Discrimination can take several forms — direct treatment that singles you out, indirect policies that put you at a disadvantage, harassment, or victimisation for raising a concern. Understanding which applies to your situation, and whether what happened crosses the legal threshold, is exactly where expert guidance makes the difference.
At Blackstone Solicitors, we've been advising employees on discrimination claims for 26 years. We're independently recognised as a Legal 500 UK Leading Firm, and our work has been covered by the BBC, the Financial Times, the Guardian, and The Times. If you're unsure whether what you've experienced amounts to an unlawful act, or whether a tribunal claim is worth pursuing, we'll give you a clear, honest assessment — no obligation, no guesswork. Call us on 0330 808 0849 to have that conversation.
Why choose us
- 26 years of employment law practice — Natasha Jones, SRA 194771
- Legal 500 UK Leading Firm 2022 — independently recognised
- BBC, Financial Times, Guardian, and Times press coverage — nationally trusted
- Manchester and London offices — UK wide employment law advice
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Frequently asked questions
Something has happened at work that doesn't feel right — and you suspect it's connected to who you are, not what you've done. A workplace discrimination claim involves challenging treatment you've received because of a protected characteristic such as your age, sex, race, disability, religion, or sexual orientation, and seeking legal accountability and compensation through an employment tribunal or settlement. At Blackstone Solicitors, we help you understand whether what happened to you meets the legal threshold for a claim, what it could realistically be worth, and what the process
The cost of pursuing a workplace discrimination claim depends on the specifics of your situation, and we discuss this openly from the very first conversation — there are no surprises. Call us on 0330 808 0849 for a no-obligation initial discussion where we can give you a clear picture of what representation would involve financially, and whether your case makes economic sense to pursue. We will never encourage you to proceed unless the numbers stack up for you.
How long a workplace discrimination claim takes depends on its complexity, whether your employer is willing to negotiate early, and whether the case proceeds to a full tribunal hearing — straightforward cases that settle through ACAS early conciliation can resolve in a few months, while contested tribunal claims often take 12 to 18 months or longer. What matters most right now is that you act quickly, because strict time limits apply — you typically have just three months less one day from the act of discrimination to start the process. Call us on 0330