Age discrimination
Employers overlook millions due to hiring ageism
Employers are failing to consider millions of people for new jobs due to ageism, with 57 being the average age candidates are “too old”.
EHRC opens consultation on updated code of practice
EHRC launches consultation on code of practice for services, public functions and associations, which has been updated in light of case law.
Breaking wind at younger colleague was ‘age discrimination’
A judge has ruled that breaking wind on a younger colleague at work amounts to age discrimination in a case involving bullying and threats of violence. Lee Marsh, a manager…
Religious discrimination
Christian social worker case: are there implications for diversity at work?
What are the implications of the recent ruling that a Christian social worker was discriminated against due to his views on homosexuality?
Lab assistant likened to ‘radicalised’ murderer receives payout
A lab assistant who discovered a recording in which his former manager said he had been ‘radicalised’ has settled his discrimination case.
Bare below elbows: Muslim medic loses religious discrimination claim
Surgeon told she must be ‘bare below the elbows’ loses religious discrimination and harassment claim against Airedale NHS Foundation Trust.
Sex discrimination
Worker wins £51k after colleagues used sexist language
An employee of a whisky investment company won her claim for sex discrimination after colleagues used sexist language at work.
Firefighter to receive more than £55k in harassment and discrimination case
A female firefighter who suffered sexual harassment has successfully sued Avon Fire and Rescue Service for sex discrimination and unfair dismissal.
More than 150 MPs urge Asda bosses to end sex discrimination
Members of Parliament have written to Asda, urging its bosses to end sex discrimination and provide equal pay to its supermarket staff.
Race discrimination
EHRC race discrimination fund supported 27 cases in 2022/23
The Equalities and Human Rights Commission’s legal support scheme funded only 27 racism cases during 2022-23, according to a law firm.
EHRC opens consultation on updated code of practice
EHRC launches consultation on code of practice for services, public functions and associations, which has been updated in light of case law.
Campaigners call for Afro hair to become protected characteristic
A group of campaigners has written to parliament this week urging the government to update the Equality Act 2010 to make Afro hair a protected characteristic.
Sexual orientation
One in three retailers still have an all-white board
Some 35% of retailers still have an all-white board, research into retail board diversity in 2024 has found.
Two in five LGBTQ+ workers experience discrimination
Two in five LGBTQ+ workers have faced discrimination at work, with many considering quitting their jobs or alternative careers.
Actress to take religious discrimination claim to Court of Appeal
Christian actress Seyi Omooba to take case to Court of Appeal following EAT decision that she had not been religiously discriminated against.