Gender Reassignment Discrimination Claims
Race discrimination occurs when someone is treated unfairly because of their race, including color, nationality, ethnic or national origins. The Equality Act 2010 protects against all forms of race discrimination in the workplace.
Types of gender Reassignment Discrimination
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direct discrimination
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indirect discrimination
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harassment
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victimisation
Common Examples
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gender reassignment related jokes
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being passed over for promotion because gender reassignment
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unfair selection for redundancy
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different treatment in benefits or pay
Your Legal Rights
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Protection from discrimination
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Equal opportunities
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Fair treatment in recruitment
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Access to training
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Fair promotion processes
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Protection from harassment
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Right to raise complaints
What You Can Claim For
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Loss of earnings
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Future losses
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Injury to feelings
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Loss of benefits
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Pension losses
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Career damage
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Personal injury
Making a Successful Claim
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Gather evidence of discrimination
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Follow grievance procedures
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Document all incidents
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Keep relevant communications
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Identify witnesses
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Calculate losses
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Seek legal advice
Time Limits
You typically have three months less one day from the date of discrimination to make a claim to an Employment Tribunal. Don't delay in seeking advice as this time limit is strictly
enforced.