Lion HR Solutions Limited

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Our personalised employment advice consultancy caters to the needs of companies and individuals in the small and medium size business sector. From the above article shows how seriously an employment tribunal takes discrimination. It is imperative that your business does not discriminate directly or indirectly on any ground of discrimination. Not only is it illegal but can also be a very costly affair for businesses.
Taking simple steps to avoid discrimination can save your business the time, energy and resources necessary to defend charges. It is essential that discrimination does not occur in the recruitment process or during employment. Taking every possible precaution will not necessarily stop a discrimination charge arising but precautions can assist in the defence of these charges and may decrease the possibility of a tribunal finding that discrimination occurred.

We can help:

• Guidance on recognising discrimination in the recruitment process and how to avoid it
• Provides guidance on recognising discrimination in the workplace
• Guidance on avoiding discrimination in the workplace and during the employment process
• Provides examples of when discrimination is allowed

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By having an equal opportunities policy in place, the courts may take a more favourable view should a claim arise and will make employees aware that less favourable treatment will not be acceptable. Such a policy will justify disciplinary action in the event of unlawful discrimination.

We provide our clients either on a one off or retainer basis advice and help on the issues set out below

• Employee handbook containing an equal opportunities policy
• Recruiting people
• Contracts of employment
• Grievance, Disciplinary, Dismissal and Discrimination.
• Creating policies and procedures.
• Health and safety
• Training to suit your company’s need
• Dealing with performance issue