In the era of #MeToo, employers are under increasing pressure to stamp out sexual harassment in the workplace. Faced with a more knowledgeable and vocal workforce, employers must ensure that the workplace culture does not encourage or tolerate inappropriate conduct.
A recent decision of the Employment Tribunal has significantly expanded whistleblowing protection in the UK. In Bilsbrough v Berry Marketing Services Ltd the Employment Tribunal ruled that whistleblowing protection extends to those who are perceived or believed to be preparing to blow the whistle but have not yet done so.
To date, an eclectic range of beliefs have acquired protection from discrimination at work, from beliefs in climate change, Scottish nationalism and the ability of mediums to communicate with the dead, to beliefs against lying, fox hunting and hare coursing. Therefore, one could be forgiven for thinking that a belief in vegetarianism would easily acquire protection.
What cultural changes need to occur to close the gender pay gap and help women progress to top positions in society?
One year on from the GDPR coming into force, enforcement cases have been decided. We look at examples that were expected and one which was unusual
This week was London Tech Week, showcasing the latest innovations in this fast-moving sector.
Acas has published new guidance on handling neurodiversity in the workplace. Neurodiversity refers to different ways the brain can use and interpret information…
Mr Aplin was an openly gay headteacher at a primary school. He met two 17 year old boys on the Grindr app and the three of them had consensual sex…
Ms Wood worked for iforce Ltd, a logistics company, at one of its warehouses packing items at a fixed workbench. She had osteoarthritis, a degenerative condition and a disability…
Mr Aplin was an openly gay headteacher at a primary school. He met two 17 year old boys on the Grindr app and the three of them had consensual sex…
April 2019 is set to be an eventful month, one where the UK may or may not leave the European Union, tens of thousands will line up to run the London Marathon, and most of us will look forward to a much-needed break at Easter.
An employment tribunal has held that a Councillor’s belief in Scottish Independence can amount to a “philosophical belief” for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010.
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