Tag Archive: religion or belief

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2022 – top five cases

It has been another busy year for employers and HR professionals.  As the year drawsView Article

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Discrimination for expression of ‘gender critical’ beliefs

Direct discrimination occurs where a person is treated less favourably than others are treated, orView Article

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Gender critical

“Gender critical” beliefs are protected under the Equality Act

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found that a “gender critical” belief is a philosophicalView Article

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On demand webinar: hybrid working – the new normal?

You can now view the recording of our webinar on the issue of hybrid workingView Article

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gender critical

Is holding a “gender critical” belief protected under the Equality Act 2010?

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has intervened in a case recently heard byView Article

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Sexual harassment and harassment at work – new guidance published

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published guidance on sexual harassment and otherView Article

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Is it discrimination to apply a blanket ‘no beards’ policy?

Dress codes can be a legitimate part of an employer’s terms and conditions of employment. View Article

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Is vegetarianism protected by the Equality Act?

A case has hit the headlines this week about whether vegetarianism is a protected characteristicView Article

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Veganism

Is veganism protected by the Equality Act?

The Equality Act prohibits discrimination because of religion or belief.  “Belief” means any religious orView Article

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What is a philosophical belief?

The Equality Act prohibits discrimination because of religion or belief.  “Belief” means any religious orView Article

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