Discrimination can take many formats – clearly, there is the blatant and intentional, but there is also the more subtle, possibly unintentional or unconscious form. As an employer it is vital that you are aware of the dangers of discrimination in your workplace and that you take steps to tackle it. Don’t forget, as the employer you could be held responsible for the actions of  employees, contractors etc. if you can’t prove that you have done all you can to educate them and clearly define acceptable and unacceptable behaviour.