Race Discrimination

The scope of the race discrimination legislation has expanded since it was first introduced in 1976.  The legislation covers discrimination on the grounds of ‘colour, race, nationality or ethnic or national origins’ and whereas the Scots, the Welsh, etc. were all regarded at one time as being one nationality – British – the current definition of ‘nationality’ distinguishes Scottish, Welsh, etc. as separate nationalities.  As with other forms of discrimination, direct discrimination is fairly easy to identify, but indirect discrimination is more difficult to spot and to prevent.

Employees who believe that they have been discriminated against on racial grounds can use a statutory questionnaire procedure to ask their employer why they received the treatment they are complaining about.  An Employment Tribunal is entitled to ‘draw inferences’ of discrimination from a failure to reply to the questionnaire or from evasive answers.

Citation’s Advocates are all qualified employment specialists and have wide experience in representing employers at Employment Tribunals.

We currently provide fixed cost compliance solutions for over 7,500 clients across the UK.

Operating throughout the UK, Citation is the UK’s leading provider of Employment Law and Health & Safety compliance solutions.

Citation is proud of its contribution towards the creation of a safe and fair business environment, whilst at the same time relieving the burden of regulatory compliance from its clients.

If you would like to arrange for one of our local Business Development Managers to explain how our services can safeguard your business, please click on the "Call Me Back" button to arrange an appointment.