George Green launches discrimination claim service

CRADLEY Heath law firm George Green has introduced a new equality, diversity and inclusion training product for local employers.

The firm believes there is a need for such a service because discrimination claims are likely to increase after April when the qualifying period for the right to bring an unfair dismissal rises to two years

Led by senior associate Julia Fitzsimmons, the training product is intended to help prevent claims happening in the first place.

Fitzsimmons said “Many employers are unaware that they are liable for the actions of their employees. Their jokes or ill-judged comments could result in a discrimination claim and cost the employer thousands.

“There are things employers can do to both help their employees and protect their business as our training product shows. With sensible and practical policies, clear disciplinary procedures, effective training programmes for management and staff and proper handling of any grievance or disciplinary procedure after a complaint, a discrimination claim could be successfully defended.”