Section 13(1) of the Equality Act 2010 defines discrimination as occurring where “because of a protected characteristic, A treats B less favourably than A treats or would treat others”. In…
Employment Law
Do you have a problem with harassment at work?
The understanding that ‘harassment at work can happen unintentionally’ is nothing new to HR or learning and development, and it could be tempting to think ‘that sort of thing’ won’t…
Employment Law Update – July 2021
Welcome to July’s employment law update where we cover the latest news from the employment tribunal. This month we’re covering: Strike action in a case that reminds us why employers…
Inappropriate Behaviour at Work: Why Don’t we Speak Up?
It’s happened to most of us. ‘That joke’ (or comment, action or question) at work that made us feel uncomfortable. And yet, we put up with it – and perhaps…
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Employment Tribunal Awards and How to Reduce Them
In our blog series addressing all aspects of the employment tribunal process, we’ve come to the stage of employment tribunal awards. Tim Cross, Director of Employment and Legal Affairs at…
Estate Agent Hits Headlines for Employee’s Racist Tweet: A Developing Problem for Employers
The dark side of football showed its ugly face once again after Sunday’s Euro Final, as within minutes of the final whistle a minority angry fans took to Twitter to…
Employment Law Update – June 2021
Welcome to this month’s employment law update. In June we’re taking a look at: A health and safety dismissal case that reminds us that those with responsibility for health and…
Employment Law Update – May 2021
Welcome to this month’s employment law update. With lockdown restrictions easing, May has seen plenty of action, hasn’t it? The tribunal has kept us busy this month too, with everything…
5 Hybrid & Remote Working Questions: Answered.
There can’t be a HR team in the land that hasn’t had a recent discussion about hybrid working and remote working. Its been on our clients agenda’s, so here’s the…
Employment Law Update – April 2021
Welcome to this months employment law update. We’re starting with a note for the wary (particularly those involved in collective changes): recent legal twists are catching out even the most experienced…