A practical guide for UK employers on preventing, recognising and managing bullying and harassment in the workplace, including investigations, legal responsibilities and best practice.
Bullying And Harassment In The Workplace
Avoiding Discrimination In The Workplace
Avoiding Discrimination in the Workplace: A Practical Guide for SMEs Most employers want to treat their employees fairly and create a positive working environment. However, workplace discrimination claims can arise even where there was no intention to discriminate. For SMEs,
Sex Equals Biological Sex
The Supreme Court decide that sex equals biological sex and definitions of woman man and sex are by reference to biological sex
Considering Reasonable Adjustments In An SME
An overview for UK SMEs on considering reasonable adjustments when an employee has a disability. The Equality Act recognises that SMEs may not have the same resources as larger organisations, and frames the duty around what is reasonable in the circumstances.
Toilet Facilities
The EAT has considered whether an employer’s requirement for female employees to use the men’s toilet facilities amounted to sex discrimination.
Long Covid May Be A Disability
The employment tribunal case of Burke v Turning Point Scotland has confirmed that long Covid may be a disability which is protected under the Equality Act
Is Calling A Man Bald, Sexual Harassment?
Is Calling A Man Bald, Sexual Harassment? In the case of Finn v (1) The British Bung Manufacturing Company and (2) King, the tribunal considered whether calling someone bald at work constituted harassment on the grounds of sex under the Equality Act 2010.
Woman who had termination after being demoted to waitress wins sexual discrimination
Woman who had termination after being demoted to waitress wins sexual discrimination. The restaurant manager told a tribunal how she had an abortion when she was demoted to a waitress after telling bosses she was pregnant.
Record Disability Discrimination Payout for Welsh firm Jewson
Record Disability Discrimination Payout for Welsh firm Jewson, Jonathan Jones had been employed by Jewson for 22 years as a branch manager when he suffered a stroke and was dismissed due to ill health.
Barmaid dismissed by text message whilst on maternity leave wins £8,500
Barmaid dismissed by text message whilst on maternity leave wins £8,500, she was not given notice and had not been given a contract of employment.
