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reasonable adjustments

Is there a duty to make reasonable adjustments for job applicants?

Employers have a duty under the Equality Act in some circumstances to make reasonable adjustmentsView Article

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Third party harassment – where are we now?

Employers can be liable for discriminatory acts (including harassment) carried out by employees in theView Article

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third party harassment
Positive action

Positive action in the workplace – guidance published

The Equality Act 2010 (the Act) protects employees from unlawful discrimination in the workplace.  TheView Article

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Was decision to dismiss motivated by pregnancy?

It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate by treating a woman unfavourably because ofView Article

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pregnancy
Harassment

Can an employee claim harassment in relation to comments that they were unaware of?

A person (A) harasses another (B) if: In deciding whether the conduct has the proscribedView Article

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Reasonable adjustments for mental health

ACAS has published new guidance to support employers and employees when managing adjustments for mentalView Article

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reasonable adjustments
ethnicity pay gap

Do you report ethnicity pay gap figures?

The Government has published guidance for employers on ethnicity pay gap reporting. In March 2022,View Article

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How much compensation can be claimed for injury to feelings?

Claimants who succeed in a claim of discrimination in the Employment Tribunal are able toView Article

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Injury to feelings
disability

Did an employee’s ‘meltdowns’ in work arise from his disability?

Discrimination arising from disability occurs where an employee is treated unfavourably by their employer becauseView Article

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Binding agreement to tackle sexual harassment in the workplace

It was reported recently that McDonald’s has signed a binding agreement with the Equality andView Article

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Binding agreement