Discrimination - Personal Archives - Franklins Solicitors https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/faq_category/discrimination-personal/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:29:25 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 Can discrimination happen during recruitment? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/can-discrimination-happen-during-recruitment/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:46:27 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=10003 Yes. The Equality Act 2010 protects job applicants as well as employees. Discrimination can occur in: Job advertisements Interview questions Selection decisions Job offers You do not need to be employed to bring a discrimination claim.

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Discrimination can occur in:

  • Job advertisements
  • Interview questions
  • Selection decisions
  • Job offers

    • You do not need to be employed to bring a discrimination claim.

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    ]]>         What compensation can I receive for workplace discrimination? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/what-compensation-can-i-receive-for-workplace-discrimination/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:45:28 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=10001 Compensation in discrimination claims may include: Financial losses (such as lost earnings) Injury to feelings Personal injury in some cases There is no statutory cap on compensation in discrimination claims.

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    ]]>     Compensation in discrimination claims may include:

  • Financial losses (such as lost earnings)
  • Injury to feelings
  • Personal injury in some cases

    • There is no statutory cap on compensation in discrimination claims.

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    ]]>         How long do I have to bring a discrimination claim? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/how-long-do-i-have-to-bring-a-discrimination-claim/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:44:34 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=9999 You would be required to bring a claim for discrimiantion within 3 months less a day of the last discriminatory act occuring. There are limited exceptions to this time limit, so prompt action is important.

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    ]]>     You would be required to bring a claim for discrimiantion within 3 months less a day of the last discriminatory act occuring. There are limited exceptions to this time limit, so prompt action is important.

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    ]]>         What should I do if I am experiencing discrimination at work? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/what-should-i-do-if-i-am-experiencing-discrimination-at-work/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:42:33 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=9997 If you believe you are being discriminated against, it is important to: Keep a written record of incidents Raise the issue informally or through a formal grievance Seek legal advice as early as possible Time limits for bringing discrimination claims are strict, so early advice is essential.

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    ]]>     If you believe you are being discriminated against, it is important to:

  • Keep a written record of incidents
  • Raise the issue informally or through a formal grievance
  • Seek legal advice as early as possible

    • Time limits for bringing discrimination claims are strict, so early advice is essential.

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    ]]>         Can employees bring a claim without two years’ service? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/can-employees-bring-a-claim-without-two-years-service/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 09:57:50 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=6316 Yes. Unlike unfair dismissal, there is no minimum service requirement for discrimination claims. Employees can bring a claim from day one of employment, or even during recruitment.

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    ]]>     Yes. Unlike unfair dismissal, there is no minimum service requirement for discrimination claims. Employees can bring a claim from day one of employment, or even during recruitment.

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    ]]>         What counts as workplace discrimination? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/what-counts-as-workplace-discrimination/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 09:57:25 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=6314 Discrimination occurs when an employee or job applicant is treated unfairly because of a protected characteristic, such as age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or pregnancy.

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    ]]>     Discrimination occurs when an employee or job applicant is treated unfairly because of a protected characteristic, such as age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or pregnancy.

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