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Sexual Harassment at Work: Why Employers Need to Rethink Their Approach Before October 2026

From October 2026, employers will no longer be required to take “reasonable steps” to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace……
3 months ago
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From HR Issue to Headline Risk: The Waitrose Case

Waitrose has come under heightened media and political scrutiny following the dismissal of Walker Smith….
4 months ago
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React Reasonably to Racism

In Corby v ACAS, the Employment Tribunal considered whether ACAS had directly discriminated against or harassed the Claimant because of…
4 months ago
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Ageing Badly: Employers Ordered to “Fork Out” After Discriminatory “Grandma Jibes”

Employers are increasingly scrutinising workplace culture; grievance handling and the risks associated with management decisions….
5 months ago
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Disciplinary action following posts about Israel/Palestine conflict was ‘heavy handed and not proportionate’ but not discrimination

We live in a world where people hold deeply felt and sometimes differing views on sensitive issues. Workplaces are a…
5 months ago
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Going through the change…of job?

Many employers are increasingly focused on creating workplaces where employees feel comfortable discussing the menopause….
5 months ago
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Humour or Harassment? A £69k Lesson in Workplace Culture

What starts as ‘banter’ can very quickly become a Tribunal award with a £69,000 price tag….
6 months ago
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Say that again? – Tribunal rules ‘English language only’ instruction to be discriminatory

A recent Employment Tribunal judgment highlights the growing importance of managing workplace expectations in a way that respects and accommodates…
6 months ago
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Close minded investigating manager costs care home £23k

A fair investigation is the foundation of any disciplinary process, helping to gather evidence, understand what actually happened, and decide…
6 months ago
When the numbers don't add up

Calling out ADHD traits as ‘disorganised’ costs employer in Tribunal

A recent Employment Tribunal case has highlighted the importance for employers to fully understand their responsibilities towards neurodiverse employees. In…
7 months ago
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Discrimination Arising from Disability: Legal Insights

In this episode, Jo Boxhall and Alex Harper unpack Section 15 of the Equality Act 2010. They discuss what “discrimination…
8 months ago
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From Complaint to Compliance: A Practical Case Study on Workplace Discrimination

What should an employer do when an employee raises a sex discrimination complaint? It’s not just about policy, it’s about…
8 months ago