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Sex discrimination

The Equality Act 2010 bans employers from committing direct and indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation against individuals because of their sex. However, employers can justify indirect sex discrimination to achieve a legitimate aim through proportionate means.

Prior to the implementation of the Equality Act 2010 on 1 October 2010, discrimination on the grounds of pregnancy and maternity, gender reassignment and marriage and civil partnership was set out in the now repealed Sex Discrimination Act 1975. However, pregnancy and maternity, gender reassignment and marriage and civil partnership all exist as protected characteristics in their own right under the Equality Act 2010.


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    Prominent hedge fund boss faces sexual harassment probe

    by Adam McCulloch 9 Jun 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 9 Jun 2023

    The founder of a leading hedge fund firm is being investigated by the Financial Conduct Authority over claims of sexual harassment and assault.

    • Gender
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    Finance worker wins £32,000 after ‘hormonal’ comments

    by Jo Faragher 26 May 2023
    by Jo Faragher 26 May 2023

    Ex-banker Jolanda Niccolini has won £32,000 in compensation after her boss accused her of being a "hormone tempest" and irrational.

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    Police Scotland chief admits force is institutionally racist

    by Jo Faragher 25 May 2023
    by Jo Faragher 25 May 2023

    Police Scotland’s chief constable Sir Iain Livingstone has admitted that the force is institutionally racist and discriminatory.
    Sir Iain, who...

    • Sexual harassment
    • Retail
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    Tesco chair steps down in wake of inappropriate behaviour claims

    by Adam McCulloch 19 May 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 19 May 2023

    Tesco chair John Allan will step down after the company’s AGM next month, after he was accused of inappropriate behaviour towards women.

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    • Sex discrimination

    Sexual harassment claim fails after ‘xx’ mistaken for kisses

    by Rob Moss 18 May 2023
    by Rob Moss 18 May 2023

    Woman interprets seemingly innocent interactions with her boss is judged to have skewed perception of them.

    • Financial services
    • Gender pay gap
    • Gender

    Goldman Sachs to pay $215m sex discrimination settlement

    by Ashleigh Webber 10 May 2023
    by Ashleigh Webber 10 May 2023

    Goldman Sachs will pay $215m to settle a sex discrimination case brought in the US. It will also review performance and promotion processes.

    • Sexual harassment
    • Workplace culture
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    Investigations: what lessons does the Met Police review have for HR?

    by Hannah Disselbeck 6 Apr 2023
    by Hannah Disselbeck 6 Apr 2023

    The Baroness Casey Review into the Metropolitan Police has resulted in a number of learning points for HR professionals.

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    Met Police commissioner: ‘It’s nonsensical I can’t sack officers’

    by Adam McCulloch 5 Apr 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 5 Apr 2023

    Metropolitan Police commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has said it is ‘nonsensical’ that he lacks the power to sack officers.

    • Gender
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    Equality Act could redefine ‘sex’ as ‘biological sex’

    by Rob Moss 5 Apr 2023
    by Rob Moss 5 Apr 2023

    The EHRC has advised the government that using a biological definition of "sex" in the Equality Act could be beneficial.

    • Gender pay gap
    • Gender
    • Latest News

    International Women’s Day 2023 puts equity above equality

    by Adam McCulloch 7 Mar 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 7 Mar 2023

    The message of International Women’s Day 2023 is that businesses and individuals should ‘embrace equity’. What does this mean?

    • Sexual harassment
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    Ending sexism in medicine pledge launched by BMA

    by Rob Moss 7 Mar 2023
    by Rob Moss 7 Mar 2023

    Doctors professional body and trade union urges healthcare employers to sign its Ending Sexism in Medicine pledge.

    • Gender pay gap
    • Gender
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    France rated best overall for gender equality in the workplace

    by Adam McCulloch 3 Mar 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 3 Mar 2023

    UK-based drinks supplier Diageo is the second highest placed firm in a study of global gender equality.

    • Gender
    • Latest News
    • Equality, diversity and inclusion

    ‘Nothing left in the tank’: the special pressures on female leaders

    by Victoria Lewis 3 Mar 2023
    by Victoria Lewis 3 Mar 2023

    What lessons are there for female leaders in the resignations of Jacinda Ardern and Nicola Sturgeon?

    • Latest News
    • Employee relations
    • Equality, diversity and inclusion

    Strikes Bill ‘discriminates against women’

    by Ashleigh Webber 21 Feb 2023
    by Ashleigh Webber 21 Feb 2023

    A letter from campaigners says the Strikes Bill discriminates against women as they represent a large proportion of the affected workforce.

    • Indirect discrimination
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    • Pregnancy and maternity discrimination

    Former Lacoste manager succeeds in discrimination claim at appeal

    by Jo Faragher 3 Feb 2023
    by Jo Faragher 3 Feb 2023

    A woman who was refused flexible working after maternity leave and lost her tribunal claim has had the decision overturned at appeal.

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