Despite strong legislation, race discrimination in the workplace remains a serious issue. The only way to put an end to discrimination is for people to speak out when they witness unfair treatment. It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against an employee who is standing up for his rights or the rights of others.

Our nationwide network of solicitors deal exclusively in employment disputes in the United Kingdom. They are experienced in handling all types of racial discrimination claims, including race victimisation. Cases are taken on a no win no fee basis. That means that you pay no legal fees or expenses unless your solicitor wins your case. Complete the online contact form or phone us on our helpline for free advice from one our employment law specialists.

Race victimisation is a form of race discrimination. An employee has a claim for race victimisation if he is dismissed or treated unfavourably because of his involvement in a race discrimination case. Employers cannot discriminate against an employee who brings a claim under the Race Relations Act. Race victimisation also occurs if an employee is mistreated because he is giving evidence in a race discrimination case or has made a complaint about race discrimination in the workplace. On the most basic level, race victimisation can be thought of as a type retaliation. Any harassment, bullying or inequitable treatment may qualify as race victimisation.

Race victimisation is one of four types of race discrimination, which also includes direct discrimination, indirect discrimination and harassment. All four types of race discrimination are made illegal under the Race Relations Act. The Race Relations Act protects employees and job applicants from discrimination based on their race, colour, ethnicity, nationality or national origins.

Every single employee is covered by the Race Relations Act. There are no criteria, such as length of service, you must meet in order to be protected. For purposes of the Act, it is irrelevant whether or not the discrimination was intentional. All that matters is that you were treated unfavourably because of your race. Your right to be free from race discrimination also extends to the behaviour of your fellow employees. Employers can be held legally responsible for discriminatory acts committed by their employees.

Claims of race victimisation are brought before the Employment Tribunal. There is no statutory cap limiting the amount of compensation a claimant can be awarded in cases of race victimisation. As such, the amount of money at stake can be quite considerable. The amount can also be increased by compensation for injury to feelings. However, the Employment Tribunal has the authority to reduce the compensation awarded in cases where the employee did not follow the appropriate grievance procedures. A qualified solicitor can help ensure that you do not cost yourself compensation by making an avoidable mistake.

Acting quickly is imperative as there are limits on the amount of time you have to bring your claim. You must make an application to the Employment Tribunal within three months from the date of the act of discrimination. A solicitor can help you calculate the time limit in a situation where the discrimination has been ongoing.

Our solicitors can provide you with free, confidential legal advice about your race victimisation claim. To speak personally with an experienced solicitor, just complete the contact form or call our 24/7 helpline. You will receive a clear, plain English explanation of your rights, and you are under no further obligations to use the services of one of our solicitors.