Marriage and Civil Partnership Discrimination Claims
Marriage and Civil Partnership discrimination occurs when you are treated unfairly
because of your marriage or civil partnership
Types of marriage and civil partnership Discrimination
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direct discrimination
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indirect discrimination
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victimisation
Common Examples
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being denied a job because of your marital status
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being denied a promotion because of your marital status
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having comments or assumptions made about your abilities based on being married or in a civil partnership
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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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.