Religion or Belief Discrimination Claims
Religion or belief occurs when you are treated unfairly because of your religion, belief or lack or religion
Types of Religion or Belief 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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Being denied a job because of your religion or belief
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Being denied a promotion because of your religion or belief
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Having jokes made about your religion or
belief
Making a Successful Claim
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
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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.