Discrimination
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What is Discrimination in the Workplace?
It doesn’t matter what a person’s employment status is or how long they’ve worked for you… All employees are protected from unlawful, unfavourable treatment during work. This is known as ‘discrimination’.
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What is Race Discrimination?
Despite the UK being one of the most multi-cultural countries in the world, race discrimination is still a common offense that occurs.
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What is Sexual Orientation Discrimination?
Research by the Trade Union Congress (TUC) found that 52% of people faced at least one form of workplace bullying, harassment, or discrimination connected to their sexual orientation
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What is Objective Justification?
Objective justifications are accepted workplace rules or policies that may otherwise be discrimination. Read on to find out more.
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How to Identify Disability Discrimination at Work
In this guide, we'll discuss what disability discrimination is, different types of it, and how to deal with it in your business.
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What is Direct Discrimination?
Direct discrimination towards an employee can damage your business. Find out how to remain compliant with UK employment laws for a fair and consistent workplace.
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What is disability discrimination?
According to analysis of data from Acas, the number of early conciliation notifications related to disability discrimination rose 41% between 2023–24 and 2024–25.
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Calls to extend protections for disabled workers
A report by the Resolution Foundation is calling for the introduction of a new right to incentivise employers to reintegrate disabled workers returning from sickness absence. This comes at a time where disability discrimination tribunal claims are on the rise, particularly those focussing on the duty to make reasonable adjustments.
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Latest Acas employment tribunal data reveals rise in disability discrimination cases
Acas has seen a 41% increase in the number of disability discrimination cases it received for conciliation, according to analysis of its latest data. In 2024–25, Acas received 11,958 disability discrimination cases, compared to 8496 in 2023–24.
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Latest figures show discrimination claims are on the rise
The Ministry of Justice have recently released the latest tribunal statistics covering January to March 2025. And, wherever you look in the data, one thing is clear, employment tribunal claims are continuing to rise.
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EHRC issues interim guidance on single-sex facilities
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has released an interim update on the impact on single-sex facilities after Supreme Court ruling on definitions of ‘woman’ and ‘sex’.
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Obesity Discrimination
This employment law guide explores the basics of obesity and disability discrimination and offers guidance on how to avoid common pitfalls.
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