RACIAL HARASSMENT COMPENSATION

Our solicitors provide qualified advice on all matters that are related to employment disputes in the United Kingdom including applications to the Employment Tribunal for compensation for racial harassment that has occurred whilst the victim was at work. An application usually occurs as a result of constructive dismissal when the victim can no longer stand the abuse or is frightened of threats of violence or has actually been assaulted and is forced to hand in his notice to get away from the abusers.

Racial harassment is defined as aggression based on differences of race. Further explanation can be found in the Race Relations Act of 1976, wherein it is referred to as hostile behavior triggered by racial factors. Racial harassment can take various forms including :-

• name-calling
• bullying
• racist jokes
• verbal abuse
• unprovoked physical assaults
• racist graffiti
• arson or attempted arson

Racial harassment may occur at work and be aimed at a certain employee because of race, citizenship, ethic origin or colour. The instigators of the illegal abuse as well as their employer can find themselves not only in the Employment Tribunal or the civil courts defending a claim for damages but also in the criminal courts facing serious charges which can result in a sentence of imprisonment.

Those who belong to an ethnic minority are usually the ones who have to put up with racial persecution however there are some cases where both the victim and persecutor belong to the same ethnic group. This can still be classified as a violation of race relations legislation.

Our specialist lawyers will give you free advice and our no win no fee claims are totally risk free. If you do not win your case, you do not pay any legal fees or expenses whatsoever. If you need free advice without obligation, just call us on the free phone line or complete and send the contact form.