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third party harassment

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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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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Positive action
Binding agreement

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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Flexible working requests and indirect sex discrimination

A female employee can claim indirect discrimination where an employer applies a provision, criterion orView Article

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Flexible working
Third party

Are employers under a duty to protect employees from harassment by third parties?

Under the Equality Act, employers can be liable for discriminatory acts (including harassment) carried outView Article

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How should employers deal with allegations of sexual harassment at work?

The Fawcett Society has published a report, “Tackling sexual harassment in the workplace: recommendations forView Article

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sexual harassment
menopausal

Do menopausal symptoms amount to a disability?

A person has a disability under the Equality Act 2010 if they have a physicalView Article

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Menopause in the workplace – is further legislation required to protect employees?

The Women and Equalities Committee has launched an inquiry into workplace practices around the menopause.View Article

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Menopause
Sexual harassment

Sexual harassment in the workplace: a new duty on employers?

The Government response into consultation on sexual harassment in the workplace has now been published. View Article

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The ‘childcare disparity’ – is evidence required?

Does a Claimant have to show evidence that women, because of their childcare responsibilities, areView Article

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childcare disparity