Our solicitors deal exclusively in employment disputes and provide representation to individuals throughout the UK. They are specialists who have the skills and qualifications necessary to handle cases of race harassment. A solicitor can help resolve problems related to race harassment in the workplace by negotiating a settlement with your employer. When no settlement can be reached, our solicitors will help you get compensation by making an application to the Employment Tribunal on your behalf.

Race harassment is offensive behaviour or unfavourable treatment directed at an individual because of their race, ethnicity, colour, nationality or national origin. Race harassment encompasses everything from offensive comments to physical violence. The fact that a person is racially prejudiced is not enough to support a claim of race harassment. The claim must be based on specific illegal actions.

Currently there is no single piece of legislation that fully encompasses all aspects of race harassment. However, there are several key statutes on which the Employment Tribunal bases its decisions:

• Race Relations Act 1976
• Protection from Harassment Act 1996
• Criminal Justice & Public Order Act 1994
• Disability Discrimination Act 1995
• Sex Discrimination Act 1975

As mentioned above, race harassment can be both physical and verbal. Often a case can be made on a single physical assault or damage done to the victim's personal property. Bullying, which is less physical in nature, can also qualify as race harassment. In instances of bullying, a series of incidents, while small on their own, continue occurring over a period of time to amount to a case for race harassment.

Any compensation awarded in a successful claim of race harassment must be paid by the employer. Depending on the circumstances, an employer may also be forced to pay the compensation even when the incident took place off the premises and after work hours. For example, for purposes of a race harassment case, a group of coworkers going to the pub after the end of their shift could be deemed an extension of the workplace. In order to escape liability in situations such as those, the employer must show that he took all reasonable steps within his power to prevent the illegal behaviour from occurring.

A person being subjected to race harassment should take the following steps to preserve important evidence and bolster support for their claim should they go before the Employment Tribunal:

• Keep a detailed log of every incident. Make a note of the location, date, time and record the names of the individuals involved. Also note the names of anyone who may have witnessed the occurrence.
• Report the incident to your supervisor immediately. If your supervisor fails to fully resolve the problem, submit a formal complaint to the appropriate superior. Include as many details as possible in your complaint.
• If filing a formal complaint does not resolve the matter, consult with an experienced employment law solicitor. The solicitor can advise you of your options, including making an application to the Employment Tribunal for compensation.

Bringing your race harassment claim is completely risk free. Our no win no fee payment scheme means that you pay absolutely nothing if we do not win your case. If you are awarded compensation, we charge a set percentage of the total amount awarded. This fee is agreed upon in advance by you and your solicitor. You will never be charged any hidden or unexpected fees. Contact us today to discuss your case with one of our specialist solicitors. You will receive free, no obligation advice. Simply complete the contact form on our website or telephone us on our 24/7 helpline.