Indirect discrimination

EHRC launches consultation on updates made to code of practice following last month’s Supreme Court’s judgment on the definition of sex.

Scoring someone lower in a redundancy selection process if they do not have a degree can constitute indirect age discrimination.

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has dismissed an appeal regarding a discrimination claim brought by a cleaner for the Ministry of...

EHRC launches consultation on code of practice for services, public functions and associations, which has been updated in light of case law.

A social worker who was discriminated against and constructively dismissed has been awarded nearly £154,000 by an employment tribunal.

A former HR director at the Royal Mint has won a disability discrimination claim against the coin maker.

A new report details the negative consequences for mental health for many of those who feel they have no choice but to sign an NDA.

The British Transport Police has scrapped its job-related fitness test for existing officers because of indirect sex discrimination concerns.

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

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

An HMRC worker has won his claim for disability discrimination and indirect discrimination after he was rejected for a role because he did not have a driving licence. 

A Christian who lost his factory job for refusing to remove his crucifix necklace has been awarded more than £22,000.

New research suggests that some companies' diversity statements may be off-putting for the very candidates they are intended to attract.

The government says it will ‘help’ organisations tackle the ethnicity pay gap but will not make it mandatory.

Absence of policy to help judge overcome her challenges leads to tribunal agreeing with claim.