Tribunal claims for unlawful discrimination have increased dramatically in recent years. Discrimination laws are complex and the issues are often very sensitive for those involved.
Needless to say, the financial and other consequences of getting it wrong, can be severe.
Hill Dickinson's employment team have extensive experience of all aspects of discrimination matters from advising on preventative strategies and the practical effects of the legislation to management training and dealing with initial complaints and investigations.
We have a dedicated equal pay team who undertake work predominantly, but not exclusively, for the public sector. We are also on the National Health Service Litigation Authority approved panel of equal pay firms.
Hill Dickinson can provide expert advice and support with:
- Training managers and staff on their legal responsibilities and obligations (to help businesses discharge their statutory ‘reasonable steps’ obligations)
- Auditing existing policies, practices and procedures
- Developing strategies to avoid and prevent discrimination claims
- Drafting and implementing equal opportunities and dignity at work policies
- Managing and investigating discrimination complaints
- Defending claims and tribunal representation
Recent testimonials
"The Trust has worked with Hill Dickinson's employment team for
a number of years and they have provided specialist employment
advice in dealing with a range of cases. These have included
complex senior clinical cases, high profile equal pay claims
and TUPE related issues. The advice in these areas has been
sound and conducted in a very professional manner."
North West NHS Trust
"The support and guidance we have received on equal pay cases
has been invaluable in making sense of the legal maze surrounding
these matters."
Jane Raven, Director of Human Resources and Organisational
Development, Knowsley Health and Wellbeing
