Beliefs, large and small, form a fundamental part of who we are. Every person’s life is formed of an assortment of varying beliefs (or lack of), almost as unique as a fingerprint to each individual in the way that they differ, cross over and interact. The spectrum is vast – from football fanatics all the way to feminism and religious beliefs.
These common grounds of identity can become so embedded in our personality that when someone has a differing opinion or belief, if voiced in an inconsiderate way, it can cause harm and upset. For this reason, certain beliefs, in addition to religious beliefs, have been protected as ‘philosophical beliefs’ under the Equality Act 2010.
Our team of specialised employment lawyers, understand that this can be an upsetting and difficult period for those that find they are discriminated against or are accused of discriminatory behaviour. Our lawyers can help you navigate this complex area of law and help achieve resolve the matter whether this is via mediation or Tribunal claims.