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Discriminatory Bias
When a dismissal is tainted by discrimination.
Last updated 21 February 2026
Overview
If a dismissal is based in whole or in part on a protected characteristic (e.g., age, disability, race, sex), it is discriminatory under the Equality Act 2010.
There is no minimum service length required to bring a discrimination claim.
What you can do
- 01
Identify comparators
Look for colleagues in similar situations who were treated differently.
- 02
Preserve evidence
Keep copies of biased comments, emails, or messages.
Next steps
Keep your facts organised and protect your time limits with the tools below.
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