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EHRC discriminatory advert guidance updated

31 July 2024

28 July 2024

Employers can be liable for detriment where whistle blowing part of ‘collective memory’

The EAT has upheld a tribunal decision that an employer was liable for whistleblowing detriment and victimisation where an employee was treated unfairly during a...

27 July 2024

Half of neurodivergent workers feel recruitment processes are unfair

Recent research by Pearn Kandola, a diversity, equity & inclusion company explores the experiences of neurodivergent employees in the UK, encompassing the recruitment process, masking,...

26 July 2024

Social worker loses discrimination claim after being called ‘passive aggressive’ for eating crisps

Ms LS, a social worker at Lancashire County Council, brought a lawsuit alleging discrimination after being called 'passive aggressive' by her boss for eating crisps...

25 July 2024

New duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace: EHRC publishes updated guidance

Learn about the EHRC's updated guidance on the new legal duty for employers to prevent workplace sexual harassment, effective from October 26, 2024....

22 July 2024

What does the new UK Labour Government mean for employers?

Labour plans to introduce an Employment Bill within the first 100 days, prioritizing the "New Deal for Working People" plan....

19 July 2024

HR executive awarded £21K after being sent laughing emojis following redundancy while pregnant

Human Resources executive who was made redundant while pregnant and later received a line of laughing emojis from her boss has been awarded over £21,000...

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Primary teacher awarded £100K for unfair dismissal after being accused of assaulting her own son

12 July 2024

11 July 2024

High Court Ruling on DSARs and Recipient Identity Disclosure Under UK GDPR and DPA

In Mr H v Mr C & Others, the High Court ruled on a Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) under the UK GDPR and Data...

10 July 2024

Charity worker paid SSP awarded £15K in race discrimination claim after white co-workers paid full sick pay

Stay Safe East charity was ordered to pay a black employee £15,000 for direct race discrimination. Ms MF, suffering from lupus, received only statutory sick...

9 July 2024

Construction company fined £2.345m after worker drowned in river

BAM Nuttall Ltd was fined £2.345 million following the death of worker Gary Webster, who drowned in the River Aire while removing debris at Knostrop...

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Tribunal rules that recognising an employee’s birthday against their wishes can be deemed ‘unwanted conduct’

8 July 2024

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