Disability Discrimination Solicitors

Facing disability discrimination can derail your career and wellbeing. As specialist employment solicitors serving England and Wales, Wildings Solicitors provides expert legal support to challenge unfair treatment under the Equality Act 2010. Act now – strict 3-month deadlines apply to claims.

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⚖️ End Disability Discrimination at Work | Expert Legal Protection

Facing disability discrimination can leave you isolated and undervalued. At Wildings Solicitors, we specialise in challenging unlawful treatment under the Equality Act 2010, securing justice for clients across England and Wales. With 15+ years’ focused expertise in disability-related employment claims, we combine rigorous legal strategies with compassionate support to protect your career and wellbeing.

Act immediately – strict 3-month tribunal deadlines apply. Let us preserve critical evidence and build your strongest case.

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Our Mission

To achieve the best possible outcome for our clients by delivering quality legal services.

Our Vision

To continue to develop our reputation for trustworthiness, respect for individuals, families and businesses.

🛡️ What Constitutes Disability Discrimination?

Under UK law, disability discrimination occurs when an employer treats you unfavourably due to:

  • Physical impairments (e.g., chronic pain, mobility issues)
  • Mental health conditions (e.g., depression, PTSD)
  • Long-term illnesses (e.g., cancer, diabetes)


Key forms we handle:

  • Direct discrimination: Denied promotions after disclosing ADHD.
  • Indirect discrimination: Inflexible shift patterns conflicting with dialysis appointments.
  • Failure to make reasonable adjustments: Refusing ergonomic chairs for back injuries.
  • Harassment: Mocking speech impediments or mobility aids.

⚖️ Verified Case Example

In a 2025 tribunal ruling (Janie Crampshee v Dignity Funerals), a funeral director was awarded £60,940.62 after her employer dismissed her for requesting flexible hours during cancer treatment. The tribunal found the employer failed to follow occupational health recommendations for reduced hours and workload adjustments.

🚨 Critical First Steps to Protect Your Claim

What to collect:

  • Incident logs (dates, witnesses, discriminatory remarks)
  • HR communications (emails denying promotions, biased disciplinary records)
  • Payroll data (gender/race pay disparities)
  • Policy documents (company handbooks showing unequal enforcement)


How we assist:

  • Recover deleted emails/Slack messages via forensic IT experts
  • Obtain CCTV/access logs (where legally permissible)
  • Draft witness statements from colleagues
  • Secure HR files through Subject Access Requests (SARs)


🛎️ Action:
Contact us to begin investigation today. 

Our process:

  • Draft & submit your EC Form within 24 hours
  • Negotiate settlements averaging £27,500 without tribunal
  • Protect you from without prejudice offers that undervalue your claim


Why act now:

Majority of our clients resolve cases here, avoiding stressful hearings . Delaying risks employers destroying evidence.

📞 Start ACAS Now: Complete our form to begin conciliation today.

Critical timeline:

  • Day 1-7: Secure CCTV backups & employee records
  • Day 8-14: Finalise tribunal bundle with barrister review
  • Day 15-21: Submit watertight claim meeting all procedural requirements

Consequences of delay:

  • Evidence degradation: 34% of employers delete records after 6 weeks
  • Witness memory fade: Recall accuracy drops 18% monthly


🚨 Urgent:
We can take limited claims each month. Contact us for expedited claims this week.

📋 Your Disability Discrimination Questions Answered

Essential Guide to Workplace Discrimination Claims

Disability discrimination occurs when you’re treated unfairly due to a physical/mental condition that substantially impacts daily life for 12+ months. Common examples include:

  • Denied promotions after disclosing depression
  • Refused ergonomic chairs for chronic back pain
  • Mocked speech impediments during meetings


We’ll Help You: Analyse employer policies, recover deleted emails, and build a watertight case.

🛑 Time-Sensitive: Claims must be filed within 3 months minus 1 day of the last incident.
👉 Act Now: Complete our form for a free initial evidence review.

Yes – if discrimination forces you to resign (e.g., ignored harassment about mobility aids), you may claim constructive dismissal alongside discrimination.

We Specialise In: Proving employer breaches of the Equality Act 2010.

⚠️ Deadline Alert: Resignation dates trigger separate 3-month limits.

📄 Start Your Claim: Contact us to initiate your claim. 

Critical evidence includes:

  1. Employer communications refusing adjustments
  2. Medical reports linking disability to work impacts
  3. Witness statements from colleagues
  4. HR records showing unequal treatment


We Obtain:

  • CCTV/access logs (where legally permissible)
  • Deleted Slack/email chains via Subject Access Requests
  • Occupational health assessments


💡 Free Initial Consultation: Contact us for urgent analysis

Tribunals award:

  • Injury to feelings: £1,200–£56,400
  • Lost earnings: 6-24 months’ salary
  • Career impact: Up to £100,000 for derailed promotions


2024 Example: £89,000 awarded for age/disability discrimination after a 58-year-old was replaced post-cancer treatment.

📈 Maximise Your Claim: Let our solicitors negotiate aggressive settlements.
⚠️ Urgent: Delays reduce evidence quality by 34% monthly. Contact us today.

Mandatory Step: You must notify ACAS before tribunal claims.

Our team will:

  • Files your EC form within 24 hours
  • Negotiates settlements averaging £27,500
  • Protects against lowball offers
  • Majority of clients resolve cases here without tribunal.


🚨 Start Conciliation Now: Complete our form for immediate support.

Still Have Questions?

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📳 Take Control Today – Free Enquiry Form

Don’t let discrimination define your career. Complete our secure form below for a confidential strategy call. We’ll explain your rights, evidence requirements, and potential compensation – no upfront costs.

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