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Office humour & the risk of harassment claims

A recent Employment Tribunal ruling Ms Samina Ashraf v NHS England provides useful insights into how harassment claims are assessed…
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Influential judgment evaluates employee right to expression of beliefs

The Court of Appeal has delivered its judgment in the prominent case of Mrs Kristie Higgs v Farmor’s School, concerning…
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Dream On: “Psychic” IT worker fails to predict his own dismissal

A recent Employment Tribunal judgment has provided a valuable insight on assessing philosophical beliefs, particularly in the context of unfair…
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Can an air kiss amount to harassment under the Equality Act?

At President Trump’s second inauguration, the President and First Lady shared an awkward “air kiss”. Between colleagues in the workplace,…
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Bridging the gap: Family-Friendly Policies to attract women into construction

The construction sector has long been regarded as one of the most male-dominated sectors in the UK. In 2024, women…
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Return to Work: to mandate, or not to mandate?

A number of high-profile businesses have announced the end of their hybrid working policies and have mandated their staff return…
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Cutting through the headlines: Will pubs ban people talking about transgender rights?

While this week’s headlines have drawn attention, let’s explore the truth behind the claims that pubs will ban people talking…
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Employment Law – Keeping up with the changes

As we enter into 2025 there is a long list of employment law changes we expect to see coming into…
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Victimisation: Don’t just do it ✅

The recent employment tribunal (ET) decision in Benassi v Maximus UK Services Ltd demonstrates why it is important for employers…
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Can comments about accents amount to harassment?

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) case offers an important insight on handling discrimination and harassment claims. In Miss E….
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Ho Ho Oh No: 12 Employment Cases That Shocked in 2024

In the spirit of the season, we’re decking the halls with 12 unforgettable workplace mishaps of this year because who…
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Birmingham City Council reaches a significant equal pay claim deal

Birmingham City Council has reached an agreement to settle approximately 6,000 equal pay claims filed by both current and former…