What to do if you're worried about racism
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Following the EU referendum, you may be worried about reports of an increase in race hate incidents, in particular towards migrant workers and ethnic minorities. In addition, if you are an EU national working in the UK, you may feel uncertain about your future position.
Below is some useful information about your rights, what you can expect, and where to go for help and support if you experience racism at work or elsewhere.
Your rights at work
All employees have the right to:
- Work in safe and healthy conditions
- Not be threatened, harassed or bullied
- Not be discriminated against
- Complain about poor treatment without being victimised
EU nationals working in the UK
EU citizens still have the right to live, work or get benefits in the UK. This will not change until the UK stops being a member of the European Union or a new agreement is negotiatied for EU nationals already resident in the UK. That process could take some time, and changes will be announced before they happen, so there ...
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