ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service)
ACAS is a UK public body that provides free and impartial advice on workplace rights, disputes and employment law. Their guidance explains what race discrimination is, how complaints are handled, and what options people have if they experience racism at work.
Race discrimination guidance
Making and handling race discrimination complaints
ACAS helpline: 0300 123 1100
Acas Templates: Provides free letter, form, and policy templates for grievance and disciplinary procedures.
Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS)
EASS provides free advice and support on discrimination and human rights issues.
They can help people understand their rights under the Equality Act and what steps they may be able to take if they experience discrimination.
EASS helpine: 0808 800 0082
Trades Union Congress (TUC)
The TUC offers guidance for workers who believe they may be experiencing race discrimination.
Their resources explain what race discrimination is, what your rights are, and how trade unions can support you.
Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice provides free and confidential advice on legal and practical issues, including discrimination at work. Their guidance explains how to recognise discrimination, understand your rights, and consider possible next steps.
Understanding discrimination because of race
Check if your workplace problem is discrimination
Deciding what to do about discrimination at work
Get help with a problem at work
Law Centres
Law Centres Network supports and develops a network of local hubs across the country that provide free, independent legal advice and representation, particularly for people experiencing poverty, those facing discrimination or unable to afford legal services.
LawWorks
LawWorks supports a network of free legal advice clinics that offer initial consultation for individuals.
If you have a problem and need legal advice to resolve it, you may be able to get help from a legal adviser or an organisation which specialises in your problem.
Free Representation Unit (FRU)
FRU can provide advice, help with case preparation and representation in employment tribunal cases. To get help from FRU you have to have started your case and be referred to them by one of their referral agencies.
You can find out more information about FRU and how to get a referral to them by contacting them on:
Phone: 020 7611 9555
Email: available through a form on the website
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