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Discrimination Casework Service

Overview

Funded by our own unrestricted reserves, our Discrimination Casework Service assists individuals who have suffered discrimination due to any protected characteristics they may possess within the Equality Act 2010:

  • Race
  • Age
  • Disability
  • Gender reassignment
  • Marriage and civil partnership
  • Pregnancy and maternity
  • Religion or belief
  • Sex
  • Sexual orientation

How we help

We will take initial details from you, and then a dedicated caseworker will seek further information to support your complaint. We will determine whether you have the possibility of a case to take forward. This may involve a face-to-face meeting at our office where you can talk to us in detail and sign an authorisation form for us to act on your behalf and you will also be advised of our casework policy and procedure formally at this stage. We will keep you updated on all actions taken on your behalf as well as any updates on your case.

Our caseworker can:

  • Provide initial advice and assistance with your complaint
  • Support you in making a complaint to an employer or service provider
  • Act as a mediator
  • Make an application to Employment Tribunal
  • Assist and advise on negotiations
  • Assist you with the completion of legal documents
  • Represent you or accompany you to Employment Tribunal

Our caseworker cannot:

  • Befriend
  • Be a counsellor or a lawyer
  • Be a crisis or emergency worker
  • Offer you financial support
  • Assist if you will not disclose all relevant information

Fee’s & Costs

There is no charge for this service. Race Equality First provides advice, support and representation for victims of hate, harassment and discrimination. We will deal with your case from the beginning until the end. We will give you initial advice, deal with all correspondence and advocacy and representation at hearings. We will essentially support you with all aspects of the case and we will not charge for our time or services. Should we be required to submit any papers on your behalf that may be subject to a fee or should you require further legal or mediation assistance that we are unable to obtain on a pro bono basis, you will be required to meet these potential costs.

For help and advice

Only by working together can we make equality a reality here in Wales. You can get involved and support us in a number of ways.