It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against an employee or job applicant because of any of the protected characteristics in the Equality Act 2010.
The nine protected characteristics are age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnership.
‘Autistic traits like sensory sensitivity, differences in communication and challenges with social boundaries are real’
A senior recruiter has been awarded nearly £188,000 after being sacked over his health issues.
The return of all-male shortlists in some industries is evidence that progress for women in the workplace is not without hurdles.
A diagnosis of ADHD or autism can contribute to the definition of and impact of disability, the Employment Appeal Tribunal has ruled.
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One in eight senior managers in the NHS are from black and minority ethnic (BME) backgrounds, according to figures from...
The government has launched what it is calling a “landmark” review of parental leave and pay, including what the statutory...
A growing number of UK employees say they would be prepared to leave their jobs if employers reduce or abandon their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts.
An HR manager who was told his work was ‘messy’ has lost a case for discrimination and harassment at tribunal.
Dr Patrick-Evans was informed by defence officials that a Chinese national could not work in this area due to national security constraints.
Barts NHS Trust dress code led to nurse launching discrimination claim after he was told to remove watermelon video background.
EHRC defends interim update on the implications of Supreme Court’s ruling, saying it was a matter of balancing ‘clarity and speed’.
According to a newly published survey IT and telecoms is the most sexist sector for women to work in in the UK – closely followed by HR.
The Equality Act contributes to a ‘divided Britain’, according to research revealing increasing numbers of tribunal claims for race discrimination.
Farmor's School's attempt to appeal Christian school assistant Kristie Higgs free speech ruling rejected by Supreme Court.
