What to do if I have been discriminated against at work? Post Reply

[firsttimerSW11]

Hi everyone
Wondering if anyone has any advice or experience of the following. I am currently on mat leave from work and co-incidentally got a shocking performance review at work. I don't think it's warranted at all and it has affected my bonus etc. I have emailed HR on the matter but does anyone know if I have the right legally to find out how much of a bonus my colleague (who does the same job as me) received?

By the way I'm not the type of woman who just screams "discrimination" at the drop of a hat but I really feel hard done by because I feel that because I've had a baby, they think I won't be able to commit to the long hours (in finance) and am as such being managed out.

Anyone any thoughts? Would love a legal opinion on where I stand re the bonus issue..
Thank you in advance x

[Bellevue Law]

I would be happy to speak to you about this if you like.

I'm an ex-City lawyer, and I now have my own practice specialising in litigation and employment law. I would need a bit more information to be able to answer your question, but I would be happy to have a chat with you without charge.

Bear in mind, however, that the legal issue is usually only one part of the picture. It's just as important to decide what your objective is (which might be simply getting a larger bonus, putting a marker down that you won't be treated differently just because you're a mother, negotiating flexible working or even an exit at some point if you feel your position is untenable) and how you can best achieve it.

Anyway, feel free to get in touch if I can help.

All the best,

Florence
www.bellevuelaw.co.uk
020 8265 1110

[firsttimerSW11]

Thanks for your message, very much appreciated.
I'm having a meeting with them on Tuesday and will see how that goes and be in touch if I don't get the right outcome.