| It's a sad fact: discrimination at work is a reality | | | | opportunity policy, which you should refer to. If |
| for many people across Britain. What's more, it | | | | you feel you have been discriminated against at |
| exists in many forms – from age, race and | | | | work, you might want to first speak with your |
| religious discrimination to equal pay and disability | | | | manager. However, if you think management is |
| discrimination. Discrimination can occur directly | | | | responsible for the discrimination, the HR |
| (towards you) or indirectly (towards a group in | | | | department at your workplace should be made |
| the workplace), and it's commonly committed in | | | | aware of the situation. Of course, different types |
| the forms of harassment or victimisation. | | | | of discrimination might be dealt with differently |
| However, despite the shocking facts behind | | | | – and HR can advise you on appropriate |
| discrimination at work, many employees are | | | | actions for each type of discrimination. |
| uncomfortable with – or don't know how to | | | | However, if you don't feel comfortable speaking |
| – deal with discrimination. Many are afraid | | | | to anyone at your workplace about your |
| they'll lose their job, or suffer further | | | | experience with discrimination, or if your case |
| discrimination or poor treatment if they take | | | | cannot be resolved through company |
| action. But the truth is, no one should have to | | | | management or HR, you can obtain direct legal |
| endure discrimination at work – no matter | | | | advice regarding the matter. A legal professional |
| what type of discrimination it might be. Moreover, | | | | can handle all aspects of your discrimination |
| there are various resources dedicated to helping | | | | concerns – whether it's verifying if you have a |
| people deal with discrimination at work – so no | | | | valid case, or pursuing a discrimination claim |
| one has to cope with it alone. | | | | against your employer. |
| If you're unsure as to whether your case is a | | | | Ultimately, you should never have to endure |
| matter of discrimination, there are various official | | | | discrimination at work, and should always be |
| resources – such as government websites | | | | aware of the resources available to you if |
| – that can give you further information about | | | | discrimination concerns arise. From support in the |
| the different types of discrimination and actions | | | | workplace to government sites and legal advice, |
| that are considered discriminatory. Your workplace | | | | there are many ways to effectively deal with |
| should also provide all employees with an equal | | | | discrimination at work. |