Discrimination

Overview

This page explains discrimination claims in plain English, including the broad legal framing, common evidence patterns, and why chronology often matters.

Common examples

• Less favourable treatment linked to a protected characteristic.
• Repeated conduct or workplace decisions said to amount to harassment or victimisation.
• Policies, practices, or failures to adjust that allegedly place someone at a disadvantage.

What tribunals often look at

• Chronology, comparators, and workplace context where relevant.
• Whether the employer’s explanation is supported by documents and witness evidence.
• Whether the treatment is linked to the alleged protected characteristic or protected act.