Race Discrimination
Our Individual and Case Support service provides confidential advice, guidance, and advocacy to help individuals facing discrimination, inequality, or injustice navigate their challenges and access the support they need.
What is Race Discrimination?
Understanding Race Discrimination
Race discrimination can take various forms, all of which are unlawful under the Equality Act 2010. It can affect individuals in the workplace, education, or when accessing services. Below are the different types of race discrimination to be aware of:
Direct Discrimination
This occurs when someone is treated less favourably because of their race, ethnicity, nationality, or skin colour. For example, an employer refusing to hire someone purely because of their ethnic background.
Indirect Discrimination
Indirect discrimination happens when a policy or rule applies to everyone but disproportionately impacts people of a particular race. An example might be a workplace policy that unintentionally disadvantages a certain ethnic group due to cultural practices.
Harassment
Harassment involves unwanted behaviour linked to someone’s race that creates a hostile or offensive environment. This could include racist jokes, comments, or other forms of degrading treatment.
Victimisation
Victimisation occurs when someone is treated unfairly because they’ve made a complaint about race discrimination or supported someone else’s complaint. This could involve being demoted or excluded as retaliation for speaking out.
Have you or someone you know been a victim of race discrimnation?
If you, or someone you know, has experienced unfair treatment based on race, ethnicity, or nationality, it’s important to know that support is available. Navigating complaints or legal action can be challenging, but we are here to help you every step of the way. Our team at TREC is dedicated to offering comprehensive services to support those affected by race discrimination and guide them through the process of standing up for their rights.
Individual & Case Support
Our dedicated team provides critical support for individuals facing various challenges, promoting equality and resilience.
Advice and Guidance
Our team provides confidential advice on your rights under the Equality Act 2010 and guidance on the steps you can take if you’ve been discriminated against.
Complaints Support
We assist with submitting complaints to employers, tribunals, or courts, offering guidance throughout the process.
Advocacy
We assist individuals in disputes or legal proceedings related to race discrimination, ensuring they have the support needed to navigate these situations.
Equality Proofing for Organisations
Our team offers equality checks for policies and practices within organisations to prevent indirect discrimination and promote a fairer working environment.
Training and Workshops
We provide tailored training for public and private sector organisations on how to improve diversity and avoid race discrimination in the workplace.
Success Stories & Case Studies
Below is an example of a person we helped recently with a race discrimination case; their name and identifiable information have been omitted to ensure their anonymity.
Supporting a client in His Workplace Discrimination Case
Our client was a qualified engineer. He was overlooked for promotion several times, despite having more experience than his peers. He suspected it was due to his ethnicity, as others with fewer qualifications were promoted instead.
After contacting TREC, we helped him to file a formal complaint with his employer and supported him through the process. With our assistance, the company reviewed their practices, and he was offered the promotion he deserved.
The organisation also committed to improving their internal diversity and equality policies to prevent future discrimination.
If you believe you’ve been a victim of race discrimination or would like to learn more about our services, we encourage you to reach out. We offer a free initial 30-minute consultation to discuss your situation and explore how we can help.
Contact us today at 0116 204 27908, or fill out our online contact form, and a member of our team will be in touch shortly. Let us support you in standing up against race discrimination.