Discrimination

> Discrimination - what is it? Are you being sexually harassed?
> Fed up with racist comments?
> Think you didn't get the job because they thought you 'weren't the right sex'?
> Feel you've being treated unfairly because you have a disability?
> Do you know what 'indirect discrimination' is?
> Don't accept unfair discrimination.
Know the law on discrimination and know what you can do about it…

Discrimination in the workplace
It is against the law for an employer to discriminate against someone because of their:

 

> race
> colour
> nationality
> country of origin
> ethnic group
> sex
> sexual orientation
> religion
> marital status
> disability

If you feel you have a case you should seek legal advice form a solicitor or Citizens Advice Bureau. Further contacts:

Click on:
The Law Society www.lawsociety.org.uk

Citizens Advice Bureaux www.nacab.org.uk for your local office

Contact:
your Personal Adviser or your nearest Connexions centre

What is Hate Crime?
If you have been the victim of crime and you or another perceive it to be because of your difference, this is 'hate crime'.
It is important that you always report incidents of hate crime to the police you can do this on the internet if you don't want to use the phone, or go into a police station:
www.stophatecrime.co.uk .

Racism and Sexism
> Racism and sexual discrimination can take place in all sorts of situations and ways.
> Sometimes it is verbal comments or jokes, other times it can go much further and result in a person being victimised because of their racial origin or their sex.
> People often feel that they should accept certain situations in order to get on. This is not the case.

Contact:
Racial Equality Council Tel: 01522 574193

Click on:
www.britkid.org
www.homebeats.co.uk
www.stophatecrime.co.uk

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