Protected groups

Developments in equal opportunities legislation means that it is illegal for employers to make employment-related decisions or treat employees or prospective employees less favourably on the grounds of:

• age
• disability
• gender reassignment
• marital or civil partnership status
• maternity or pregnancy
• race
• religion or belief
• sex.

Employees and prospective employees treated less favourably on any of these grounds are protected by anti-discrimination legislation.

Where you believe discrimination has occurred, we can advise on whether you have a case to pursue against your employer and on the options open to you, up to and including taking the matter to an employment tribunal.

For more information on how we can help you, please contact us on
01702 339222 or at employee@btmk.co.uk