What this tool does

This interactive tool helps you understand whether your experience might qualify for a discrimination claim under UK law. It examines your situation against the legal criteria set out in equality legislation and gives you a clear assessment of your options.

The tool considers factors like which protected characteristic is involved, where the discrimination occurred, what type of treatment you experienced, and whether you are still within the legal time limits to take action.

When to use it

Use this tool if you believe you have been treated unfairly because of your age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. This might have happened at work, when using services, in education, or in other situations covered by equality law.

The tool is particularly useful if you are unsure whether what happened to you counts as discrimination in legal terms, or if you want to understand your next steps before seeking professional advice.

How it works

You answer six straightforward questions about your situation, including which protected characteristic applies, where the incident occurred, and what type of treatment you experienced. You also provide details about when it happened and describe the specific incidents involved.

The tool then assesses whether your case meets the legal threshold for action, explains which laws might apply, and suggests practical next steps such as early conciliation or seeking legal advice. Nothing you enter is saved, you do not need to create an account, and the guidance you receive is for information only, not formal legal advice.