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Lawson West’s expert employment solicitors and lawyers have significant experience of representing clients who have been discriminated against based on their age.
It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against an ’employee’ or ‘worker’ if the reason is connected to or because of the age range bracket you fall into.
If you have been unfairly treated at work on the basis of your age, we can help. Please remember there are strict time limits in Employment claims and you should take good free legal advice as soon as possible.
In addition to No Win No Fee, Lawson West Solicitors acts for our clients on a variety of other funding arrangements including Legal Expenses insurance funding. We can assess your case to decide which is the best funding option for you.
With offices in Leicester and Market Harborough our employment solicitors and lawyers can discuss your employment law claim at any of our branches. In addition, we are a national provider of expert employment law advice and welcome a free discussion with you regarding your circumstances and potential claim.
If you believe you have a situation where you require free legal advice, please contact us on telephone 0116 212 1000 or 01858 445 480, alternatively fill in the free Contact Us form and we will get in touch as soon as possible.
refused employment on the basis of your age
denied or not considered for a promotion due to your age
not conducting a fair and reasonable process when considering possible redundancy because of your age
dismissed on the basis of your age
being subjected to unequal treatment because of your age
being subjected to a detriment because of your age
If you are treated less favourably due to your age compared to someone who is older or younger, then this can lead to age discrimination. If your dismissal has been influenced by your age or you believe you are at risk of redundancy due to your age, this can be a result of direct age discrimination.
This occurs when a practice, criterion or provision (PCP) puts you at a disadvantage compared to other employees because of your age. For example – your employer organises a social event for those in the company over the age of 40. Those under the age of 40 would be able to argue that this was discriminatory on the grounds of age.
If you are suffering from behaviour that is offensive, intimidating or creates a hostile, intimidating, degrading environment then this can amount to age-related harassment.
To bring a claim of age related discrimination, you will need to demonstrate that you are or were an employee or a worker, or were applying for a job as an employee or worker. There is no qualifying period of employment required to bring a claim for age related discrimination.
To present a claim, you must contact ACAS and complete Early Conciliation within three months starting from the date of the last act of discrimination.
If you want to see us face to face, we run four employment law walk-ins each week at our offices in Leicester and Market Harborough and this initial meeting with you is FREE of charge. We’ll look at your paperwork and advise on the best course of action. We can also meet with you digitally on Teams if you’re in another part of the country, in fact, we advise individuals on their employment legal needs right across the UK.
From settlement agreements, to redundancy, dismissal and disability and other types of employment dispute situation, we’re on hand to support and advise you. Please get in touch as soon as you can, as deadlines might apply.
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