From the day-one right to request flexible working to rolled-up holiday pay, these are the employment law changes in 2024.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
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Apprentice awarded £52,000 for victimisation and disability discrimination
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherAn apprentice digital media executive has been awarded more than £52,000 for victimisation and discrimination because she has dyscalculia, meaning...
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Minister's recent criticisms of public sector spending on EDI consultants ignore the reality, argues Dr Olajumoke Okoya.
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A drug that can alleviate the hot flushes experienced by many women going through menopause has been approved for use...
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Perceptions of equal pay vary between women at work depending on their position – with certain groups being more likely to take legal action.
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Seven in 10 employees are unaware that they will soon have the right to request flexible working from their first day in a job.
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Aviva has dismissed men where their behaviour has fallen short of expectations, its chief executive tells sexism in the City inquiry.
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The right to request flexible working from day one of employment, as well as several other regulations, will take effect on 6 April 2024.
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Thousands of workers at Birmingham City Council vote in strike ballot over the £760 million liability in equal pay claims
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A police officer was treated unfavourably and discriminated against when she was rejected from firearms training because of her autism.
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Firms are being encouraged to offer 'midlife MOTs' to help employees aged 50 and over take stock of their wealth, wellbeing and careers.
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Former S4C chief executive Sian Doyle was accused of creating a culture of fear at the Welsh language channel.
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Sellafield workers have warned that a toxic culture of bullying, sexual harassment and drug use could have dangerous consequences.
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Discrimination against religious employees is common in many workplaces, according to research into religion at work in the UK and the US.
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All employment tribunal cases are serious matters. The vast majority involve redundancy, disability and discrimination on the grounds of race...