"More than ever before, employers need to ensure that the culture of their organisations is inclusive and that any incidents of discrimination are promptly dealt with". This was the comment made by Rachel Dineley, partner in the employment and pensions group at law firm Beachcroft.

Unfair dismissal claims have overtaken equal pay as the most frequently lodged claim. The number of unfair dismissal cases accepted between April 2008 and March 2009 rose by 29% to 52,711, up from 40,941 the previous year.

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