Equality, diversity and inclusion

A group of campaigners has written to parliament this week urging the government to update the Equality Act 2010 to make Afro hair a protected characteristic.

Only a third of black academics in the UK believe their workplace is inclusive, according to a new report on early careers in academia.

Lloyd's management is now consulting on a new framework for dealing with behaviour aimed at ensuring better alignment with firms’ own internal HR and disciplinary processes.

A Metropolitan Police constable has been dismissed for using antisemitic language at work after colleagues reported his unacceptable behaviour.

Former Mitie employee criticised for being “very emotional and tearful” during pregnancy wins compensation boost totalling £350,000.

Just one in four UK employers think their defined contribution pension is adequate, according to WTW research.

Hear what a hospitality company has learned from championing an older workforce.

Asda workers are demonstrating in Brighton and Manchester today to mark the start of their landmark equal pay claim against the supermarket.

Asda extends its internship provision for those with learning disabilities to more than 70 students across 11 UK stores.

The EHRC has issued new guidance on how best support disabled employees with hybrid workers.

Employment judge Bedeau found Hulya Findik’s claims of discrimination because of a failure in the duty to make reasonable adjustments to be well-founded.

The average weekly wage for a full-time working woman in Yorkshire and the Humber was £567, much lower than the national average.

A new positive duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment comes into force from 26 October 2024.

New sexual harassment laws to strengthen protections for employees to go ahead as planned next month despite sources suggesting they will be scrapped.

The tribunal route may not always be the most suitable recourse for victims of workplace bullying and harassment.