Diversity, Discrimination & Harassment

Expert help with diversity, discrimination and harassment at work issues

The workplace setting can be complex and the law around diversity, discrimination and harassment is fast moving and ever changing. You need to have update policies in place that are regularly reviewed and embedded in company culture, and you need appropriate processes in place to deal effectively with any issues. If the matter cannot be resolved, you will nearly always need expert assistance with the legal proceedings and negotiations.

Diversity in the workplace

Diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace are increasing important areas and create a work setting that is more successful with an engaged workforce. Dealing with any diversity and inclusion issues in an appropriate manner is essential and failure to do so can result in claims under the Equality Act 2010. It’s a fast moving and growing area of the law, and our team can help ensure you are creating the right working environment and are legally complaint. Alternatively, if you’re an employee with a diversity or equality issue, we are here to advise and assist.

Discrimination at work

The law provides protection against discrimination at work in a number of circumstances which include age, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, nationality and ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. It’s essential that as employer you understand these provisions and deal with any complaints appropriately. As an employee, we know these can be difficult issues to address and we can advise and assist you from the first complaint all the way to a hearing if necessary.

Workplace harassment

Workplace harassment can be highly charged, sensitive and difficult to prove or disprove. As vitally important issues in any workplace setting, we’re here to assist with everything from workplace policies on things like email and social media use, the correct procedures to follow and resolving or litigating any disputes.

Diversity, discrimination and harassment at work solicitors

Claims of diversity, discrimination and harassment at work can be extremely damaging to all those involved, and our aim is both to help create a positive workplace culture and to resolve any claims should they arise. We have considerable experience of representing both employers and employees and can assist with all aspects of a dispute, from negotiation to court proceedings or settlement.

Speak with a member of our team about a diversity, discrimination and harassment issue

If you need advice or assistance in respect of any diversity, discrimination and harassment issue, contact us today. Our team is ready to help.

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Nighat Sahi

Partner

Nighat has been superb, very thorough and a very nice person too, I couldn’t recommend her highly enough. I am confident that I am safe in her hands.

Some advice to everyone out there is make sure that you have Nighat Sahi of RSW Law on your contact list, so you have someone to contact immediately if you need help. In over 30 years of running Interface Financial Planning I have never had to suffer a malicious court action before and I made the initial mistake of trying to deal with it myself. If I had passed this to Nighat on the day of receipt it would have saved a lot of stress and time.

Alan Moran, B.Sc. M.Soc.Sc. Cert.Ed. FPFS FSWW IMC CFPCM RLP® Chartered Financial Planner – Chartered FCSI, Interface Financial Planning Limited

Nighat Sahi

Partner

Nighat is an experienced solicitor who advises and represents both companies and individuals. She is a founding partner at RSW Law. With over 18 years of experience, she specialises in all key areas of employment law, business and in bound immigration work. She has been involved in numerous complex, high value and multi-faceted matters including complex injunctions, damages claims and high value negotiations in contractual disputes and severance packages.

Nighat’s experience includes litigation and representation at Employment or Immigration Tribunal level right through to the Court of Appeal, advice on best practice, procedures and policies, drafting key employment documents, managing grievances, disciplinary action and performance related concerns and lawful dismissals. Also an experienced immigration solicitor, Nighat has extensive knowledge of business immigration, placing employees across UK companies in addition to dealing with the Global Mobility Routes and selective family visas.

Clients value Nighat’s approach and find her highly organised, knowledgeable, and extremely personable. She takes a proactive approach, working to avoid problems in the first place. If the worst does happen, she works hard to resolve things in the most cost effective and timely way possible and you’ll find her down to earth and hands on.

Nighat is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association, is the Current Chair of Kiran Support Services (a Charity – supporting the needs of women and children from the Indian sub-continent experiencing domestic violence and abuse) and acts for The Black-E (a Charity Education, Enthusiasm, Energy, Connecting artists and communities) on a pro bono basis.

Nighat has recently achieved a victory for a client in a speedy trial. The full Judgment can be read here: https://www.civillitigationbrief.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Cheshire-v-Blanchfield.pdf

Outside of work, Nighat is a gym enthusiast, foody, loves her films, travelling and spends her time with her ten nephews and nieces.

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