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Recent guidance from the PCS highlights that civil servants who believe they have faced discrimination based on characteristics such as age, gender, religion, ethnicity, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity may have valid grounds to pursue claims in an employment tribunal.
The potential for legal action arises from previous tribunal instances where compensation has been awarded to those excluded from Christmas party invitations. The union's advisory demonstrates a commitment to protecting workers' rights and ensuring that all employees are treated fairly, especially during the holiday season.