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How can a company minimise the risk of a discrimination claim?

How can a company minimise the risk of a discrimination claim?

The steps we recommend to minimise the risk of a claim arising are:

  • Putting in place appropriate policies and procedures and drawing them to employees’ attention so that they understand what behaviour will and will not be acceptable;
  • Providing training to all employees on the risks of a discrimination claim and what constitutes good and bad practice (please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like details of the training sessions that we can provide);
  • Taking appropriate action, i.e. conducting a thorough investigation and putting corrective measures in place, in the event of concerns relating to a protected characteristic being raised; and
  • If you are unsure whether any of your policies or practices may be discriminatory please contact us and we can advise on appropriate next steps.