Making Someone Redundant During Maternity Leave
Redundancy is rarely straightforward, but the process presents additional if any of the affected employees are on maternity leave. The law recognises the vulnerable position of pregnant workers and those on maternity leave and affords them specific legal protections. This does not mean you cannot make workers redundant while on maternity, but employers have to […]
Religious Discrimination: Advice for Employers
Religious discrimination is one of the most common forms of unlawful discrimination in the workplace. Often, complaints arise because many forms of religion are misunderstood, leading to certain rules or practices inadvertently discriminating against particular groups of people. Religious discrimination also extends to certain beliefs. The following guide for employers to religious discrimination in the […]
Redundancy When Pregnant: Fair Dismissal?
Pregnant workers and those on maternity leave are afforded particular employment law protections. If your organisation is considering making redundancies, potentially affecting someone who is pregnant or on maternity leave, you will need to understand the rules that apply to avoid unfair dismissal and unlawful discrimination complaints. In this guide, we look at the legal […]
Philosophical Belief & Workplace Discrimination
UK discrimination laws are wide-reaching and complex. One area that is currently subject to debate and development is philosophical beliefs. People can hold vastly different views and beliefs, and employment tribunals typically give the meaning of ‘philosophical beliefs’ a wide interpretation, which can often be a source of much uncertainty as to the extent to […]
Gender Reassignment Discrimination Guide
It is unlawful to treat someone unfairly at work because they intend to undergo, are undergoing or have undergone gender reassignment. It is also unlawful for employers to fail to take timely and appropriate action when others at work discriminate against, bully or harass someone due to gender reassignment. In this guide for employers, we […]