When employers don’t have knowledge of a disability

One in four employers would not hire a disabled person if they have knowledge of ...

Sacked for posting on Facebook: How would the sacking of Israel Folau be dealt with under UK Law?

Rugby Australia has sacked Australian rugby star Israel Folau because of what he said in ...

A one-off discriminatory act can attract a high level of compensation

What would the compensation be for a one-off discriminatory act? In discrimination law, one of ...

Religious conversations and gross misconduct

Can religious conversations get employees into trouble for gross misconduct? This article looks into a ...

Is vegan discrimination a thing?

This article discusses whether courts and tribunals will agree that the Equality Act protects vegan ...

Personal injury damages for failing to provide a 20-minute break

Under the Working Time Regulations 1998 (WTR), workers are entitled to an unpaid 20-minute rest ...

Victimised music lecturer wins £180,000

The Equality Act 2010 forbids victimisation. The employee must show that they were subjected to ...

Paternity rights and premature babies

This unique birth has highlighted the inadequate paternity rights fathers of premature babies have. They ...

Can notice of dismissal be given by post?

Introduction If an employer doesn’t follow the correct procedure with notice of dismissal then it ...

Will this Christmas job ad lead to employment claims?

We saw this job vacancy on the internet. You might ask what is wrong with seeking ...