Age discrimination
Engineer awarded £25k after employer ‘trespassed’ his home
Engineer wins unfair dismissal and age discrimination claim in a case where employment tribunal found colleagues had trespassed his home.
Estate agent constructively dismissed after desk move ‘demotion’
An estate agent who felt demoted after he transferred to another branch where his desk would be in the middle of the office – rather than at the back –…
Menopause-related tribunal claims treble in two years
The number of menopause-related employment tribunal claims more than trebles in two years, new analysis reveals.
Religious discrimination
Top 10 HR questions February 2025: Supporting employees observing Ramadan
Most frequently asked questions during February include queries about Ramadan and dismissals on the grounds of ill health.
Ramadan in the workplace: top tips for employers
With Ramadan approaching, Stephen Simpson provides a five-point checklist for employers on how to support employees observing religious festivals.
Free speech: Kristie Higgs triumphs at Court of Appeal
Christian school assistant sacked after sharing Facebook posts her employer deemed trans- and homophobic wins case at the Court of Appeal.
Sex discrimination
‘Unacceptable to question integrity’ of Supreme Court judgment
EHRC chairwoman says it’s ‘unacceptable to question the integrity of the judiciary’ following Supreme Court ruling on trans rights.
Trans ex-judge to appeal Supreme Court biological sex ruling
The UK’s first transgender judge to appeal biological sex ruling by the Supreme Court at the European Court of Human Rights.
EHRC: Interim update on single-sex spaces draws criticism
EHRC update on practical implications of Supreme Court ruling described as ‘ill-conceived’ with Green Party calling for it to be withdrawn.
Race discrimination
Lincolnshire doctor awarded £250k in race discrimination case
Allegations of bullying were made against the professor by a former member of his team after they resigned in 2018. Prof Ahmed said the allegations were a ‘malicious retaliation’.
Trump ‘restores’ meritocracy by eroding discrimination protections
An executive order issued by President Trump signifies a major reversal for protections from discrimination and may have significant ramifications for the workplace.
West Yorkshire Police denies positive discrimination accusations
West Yorkshire Police have pushed back against claims based on evidence from a whistleblower that it discriminated against white British-born applicants.
Sexual orientation
Union branch wants rights for polyamorous people
Union branch submits motion to the Scottish Trades Union Congress for polyamory and polyamorous relationships to be protected rights.
EDI should not stifle LGB rights in the trans debate
Dan James Smith of the LGB Alliance Business Forum warns that allowing trans ideology in workplace diversity policy has its risks.
Free speech: Kristie Higgs triumphs at Court of Appeal
Christian school assistant sacked after sharing Facebook posts her employer deemed trans- and homophobic wins case at the Court of Appeal.