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Wetherspoons Tribunal Leaves a Bitter Taste: Autistic Employee Awarded £25k Over Discount Code Dispute

In the recent case of Halstead v J D Wetherspoons plc the Tribunal held that the Respondent acted ‘disproportionately to…
9 months ago
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Success was not on the cards for MoD employee; Employment Tribunal rules that good luck card snub was not harassment

In Mr J Eyles v Ministry of Defence, the Claimant brought several disability discrimination claims against his employer….
10 months ago
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Labour Pains – how unconscious bias delivers pregnancy and maternity discrimination

In workplaces that pride themselves on fairness and inclusion, it’s easy to assume that discrimination against pregnant employees and new…
11 months ago
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Is it discrimination to call a neurodiverse employee a ‘weirdo’?

In the recent Tribunal case of Nicholas James v The Venture (Wrexham) Ltd the Claimant brought claims against his employer…
1 year ago
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Mugged Off! How a missing cup brewed up a Tribunal claim…

A recent Employment Tribunal decision highlights the importance of maintaining employee safety and professional conduct in the workplace, even where…
1 year ago
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Apprentice with ADHD loses unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claim after threatening colleague who ‘poked holes in his sandwiches’

A recent Employment Tribunal decision highlights the importance of maintaining employee safety and professional conduct in the workplace, even where…
1 year ago
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How employers can respond to the concerns of LGBTQ+ employees in the workplace

As Pride Month unfolds this June, now is a crucial opportunity for employers to visibly demonstrate their commitment to supporting…
1 year ago
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Huffing, Puffing…and Heading to Tribunal?

In the recent Employment Tribunal decision in Mr R Watson v Roke Manor Research, it was held that sighing and…
1 year ago
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Supreme Court Judgment Explained: Cutting Through the Noise

The recent Supreme Court decision in For Women Scotland Ltd (Appellant) v The Scottish Ministers (Respondent) has attracted significant public…
1 year ago
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Rethinking Regulation: The FCA and PRA Reconsider Diversity Rules

UK financial regulators, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have announced by letter that they…
1 year ago
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Is D no longer friends with E and I? – The Trump Effect

President Trump has, to say the least, had a busy start to his second term, and diversity, equity and inclusion…
1 year ago
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Do employers need more of a backbone post Higgs?

The legal tests around being discriminated against because of holding a particular belief are a minefield, requiring a balancing act…
1 year ago