Equality & diversity
North East ‘most pessimistic’ about future prospects
People in the North East of England are the most pessimistic about their futures, with less a third of people...
Managers sweep harassment under the carpet, says CIPD report
Almost a quarter of employees believe that – despite the rise of movements such as #MeToo – bullying and harassment...
Workers speaking up over sexual misconduct at law firms
Sexual misconduct complaints and cases rise sharply as #MeToo wields influence.
Migrants face less discrimination than their adult children
The UK-born children of migrants feel they are more discriminated against than new migrants and are more likely to be unemployed.
BBC presenter Sarah Montague wins £400k equal pay settlement
Radio presenter Sarah Montague has won a £400,000 equal pay settlement after the BBC admitted it had underpaid her for...
Sexual harassment victims urged to help shape policy
Minister for women Victoria Atkins (pictured) launches bid to gauge scale and nature of workplace sexual harassment.
Oxford Uni to keep retirement policy and appeal ageism ruling
Institution to stand by policy designed to promote younger academics and will appeal Prof Ewart ruling.
Dress codes and religious discrimination: what is reasonable?
While having a dress code can help project a professional image, employers need to be careful that their policies do...
Transgender woman rejected for Debenhams job receives £9k settlement
Ava Moore alleged she was turned down because of her gender identity.
Banker was dismissed because of age, tribunal hears
A 55-year-old Citigroup banker who was told “you are old and set in your ways” won his case at employment tribunal earlier this month, pending appeal.
‘Toxic, bullying culture’ and lack of diversity in fire services
Some of England’s fire and rescue services have a 'toxic, bullying culture' and a lack of diversity, inspectors have found.
Has the ethical veganism ruling broken new ground?
What does the “ethical veganism as a philosophical belief” ruling really mean and does it mark a change in law?...
BBC unveils plans to relocate jobs from London
The BBC has revealed more details about plans that will see at least two-thirds of its employees based outside of...
EHRC issues new guidance on dealing with sexual harassment
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has issued new guidance on dealing with sexual harassment at work.
In a letter...
Highways England driver harassed before job began wins £74k
An ex-Highways England driver has been awarded almost £74,000 in compensation by an employment tribunal after she was harassed by...
