Victimisation
Claims about detriment after protected acts such as complaints or proceedings.
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Overview
This page explains victimisation claims in plain English, including protected acts, later detriment, and causation issues.
Common examples
- An employee says treatment worsened after they complained about discrimination.
- Opportunities, shifts, or treatment changed after supporting another person’s complaint.
- The employer disputes whether the earlier act was protected or whether later treatment was connected to it.
What tribunals often look at
- What the protected act was and when it happened.
- What detriment is alleged to have followed it.
- Whether the chronology and evidence support a causal link.
Timing note
Protected-act dates and later-treatment dates are often central to causation arguments.
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