Discrimination

How to Address Racial Discrimination in the Workplace

Read our guide on racial discrimination at work. Discover what it is, its different forms, and how you can manage it in your company.

What is Objective Justification?

Objective justifications are accepted workplace rules or policies that may otherwise be discrimination. Read on to find out more.

Why Is Mental Health Awareness Important in the Workplace?

Whether it’s intended or not, it is unlawful to discriminate against mental health at work.

How to Identify Pregnancy Discrimination at Work

In this guide, we’ll explain what pregnancy discrimination is, examples, and how to prevent it in the workplace.

Religious Discrimination at Work

Religion is a protected under the Equality Act 2010 and religious discrimination at work could lead to employment tribunal. Read our guide and protect your staff.

What is Gender Reassignment Discrimination?

In this guide, we’ll look at what gender reassignment discrimination is, what the law covers, and how to protect trans people during work.

Pregnant employee described as "very emotional and tearful" awarded over £350k after successful discrimination claim

The Employment Tribunal (ET), in the case of Hinds v Mitie Limited, had to consider whether the treatment of an employee during their pregnancy, maternity, and upon their return to work constituted discrimination and entitled them to resign and claim constructive unfair dismissal

TUC highlights bullying and harassment of LGBT+ people at work

With young workers being the most likely to face abuse, a new poll carried out by the TUC suggests that 52% of LGBT+ people have experienced bullying or harassment at work in the last five years

Government rejects plea to ban NDAs in all harassment cases

Treasury Committee publishes response from the Government and regulators to report, Sexism in the City, on sexual harassment and bullying in the financial services sector

Progress report on upcoming legal changes

Even though a wave of new rights and modifications to existing laws have only just taken effect in April, there are even more legal changes on the way in 2024.

Report criticises ineffective diversity and inclusion practices

The independent Inclusion at Work Panel has published a report on the state of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) business practices in the UK which suggests that too many organisations are implementing EDI initiatives without an evidence base.

Is it discrimination to refuse to hire someone because of their appearance?

Is it actually illegal not to hire someone because of their appearance? Well, it’s a bit of a grey area in HR, so let’s clear some things up…

This employment law guide explores the basics of obesity and disability discrimination and offers guidance on how to avoid common pitfalls.