The aim of the tool is to equip employees with the knowledge they need about the law and discrimination at work, what to do if you think you've experienced discrimination at work and where and how to access support and advice.

This factsheet explains The Equality Act 2010.  It covers how it applies, different examples of its application and different types of discrimination.  In addition it covers what questions employers can ask and what action to take if you think you have experienced discrimination.

This section of the website covers support for employees. It discusses what to do if you think you're experiencing discrimination, your rights, reasonable adjustments and disclosing your mental ill health with your employer.  Links to other useful resources for employees experiencing mental health are provided.

This webpage provides legal information regarding discrimination from a range of websites, including Acas and Citizens Advice. A guide on how to use a grievance procedure to deal with discrimination is also provided.

Mental Health First Aid is a course that educates individuals how to recognise, understand and support those who may be developing a mental health problem. The course was first established in Australia in 2000 and is now recognised in 23 countries. In England 1,200 instructors have delivered the courses to more than 100,000 people.

Please note, Mental Health First Aid is not a free course.

Below are a couple of blogs from individuals who have experiences of dealing with mental health problems in the workplace.

http://www.time-to-change.org.uk/blog/mental-health-discrimination-workplaces-has-end

http://www.time-to-change.org.uk/blog/its-time-talk-about-mental-health-workplace

Time to Change have a Small Things campaign which encourages individuals to share with others the small things they’ve done to support someone or the small things someone has done for them. These three video blogs are examples of small things friends and family have done for individuals suffering with mental health problems. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3EUfqpUWvc#action=share

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZLyOlfNy64&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFPvtthKmic&list=PLW8cG1kJhcvemCxldyQ7XHv_BhtAHbOQl&index=1

Monaco Solicitors are specialist employee-side lawyers. Their website includes a range of free resources for employees. This document provides lots of information about discrimination. It explains who can be discriminated against, the different types of discrimination, in addition to the three elements of a discrimination tribunal claim: financial loss, injury to feelings and personal injury compensation. It also highlights that there is no minimum period of employment before you can make a claim in the employment tribunal for discrimination. 

To request a free consultation please contact Monaco Solicitors: https://www.monacosolicitors.co.uk/contact-us/

Monaco Solicitors are specialist employee-side lawyers. Their website includes a range of free resources for employees. If you have recently been dismissed on the grounds of ill health and you think that your dismissal was unfair you can use this letter template from Monaco Solicitors. The letter builder will help users to create a free bespoke legal letter. 

To request a free consultation please contact Monaco Solicitors: https://www.monacosolicitors.co.uk/contact-us/