Age discrimination
NDA ban vital to tackling misogyny in music industry
MPs call on ministers to ban non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in cases involving sexual misconduct, bullying, or discrimination.
Tribunal finds need for degree in redundancy selection was ageist
Scoring someone lower in a redundancy selection process if they do not have a degree can constitute indirect 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.
Religious discrimination
School’s bid to appeal Kristie Higgs ruling refused by Supreme Court
Farmor’s School’s attempt to appeal Christian school assistant Kristie Higgs free speech ruling rejected by Supreme Court.
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.
Sex discrimination
EHRC defends interim update as ‘balance of clarity and speed’
EHRC defends interim update on the implications of Supreme Court’s ruling, saying it was a matter of balancing ‘clarity and speed’.
HR is second ‘most sexist profession’ survey suggests
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.
Court rejects Liberty’s legal challenge against EHRC consultation
Human rights charity Liberty’s legal challenge to lengthen EHRC consultation following Supreme Court ruling rejected by High Court.
Race discrimination
Racism claims have tripled and ‘Equality Act is to blame’
The Equality Act contributes to a ‘divided Britain’, according to research revealing increasing numbers of tribunal claims for race discrimination.
US Supreme Court lowers burden of proof for ‘reverse discrimination’
The US Supreme Court has voted to make it easier for people from majority groups in workplace disputes to sue their employer for discrimination.
Missing mug leads to failed race discrimination claim
An employee of electrical chain Currys has failed in his claim of race discrimination against the retailer after his mug had gone missing in the office.
Sexual orientation
School’s bid to appeal Kristie Higgs ruling refused by Supreme Court
Farmor’s School’s attempt to appeal Christian school assistant Kristie Higgs free speech ruling rejected by Supreme Court.
US Supreme Court lowers burden of proof for ‘reverse discrimination’
The US Supreme Court has voted to make it easier for people from majority groups in workplace disputes to sue their employer for discrimination.
Consultation launched after Supreme Court ‘sex’ ruling
EHRC launches consultation on updates made to code of practice following last month’s Supreme Court’s judgment on the definition of sex.