Does it amount to direct discrimination if an employer refuses a job to a non-disabled applicant because they believe that their condition could become a
When we think about discrimination, we usually think about age, disability, race and sex. But there are in fact nine ‘protected characteristics’ under the Equality
Blog You may not give much thought to whether your organisation is an equal opportunities employer. Chances are, you take it for granted that you
Employers may need to rethink their recruitment process for those job applicants with a disability after a recent ruling by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT).
Sign up for the latest news & insights Blog Most people know discrimination is unlawful under the Equality Act 2010. However, can you tell the
Blog Do not underestimate the significant impact that discrimination can have on your business or organisation. Discrimination can cause a high employee turnover – if
Employers cannot discriminate on the basis of the ‘protected characteristics’ specified in the Equality Act 2010. These protected characteristics are age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage
Workplace banter and industrial language is quite usual in manufacturing environments. But how do you know when the joke has gone too far? When does
The biggest danger employers face when drafting job adverts is falling foul of discrimination law. What can you say and what can’t you say? The
An employee who was nicknamed “Gramps” by colleagues has been awarded £63,000 by an Employment Tribunal. Mr Dove, a salesperson at Brown & Newirth Ltd,
