Discrimination claims explained
This page explains discrimination claim basics in plain English, including common legal framing and process points in tribunal cases.
What this claim type usually means
Discrimination claims usually involve treatment linked to a protected characteristic and how that treatment compares with legal standards under equality legislation.
What tribunals often look at
- Chronology of events and consistency of workplace records
- Comparators and context where relevant
- Inference from repeated patterns rather than single isolated points
- Whether employer explanation is supported by evidence
Usual deadline issues
Discrimination time-limit arguments can be technical. Sequence of incidents and continuing acts arguments often matter in case-management decisions.