Equal pay
Glasgow City Council workers secure £500m equal pay deal
Thousands of female council workers in Glasgow could receive payouts reaching more than £500m after their union representatives agreed a...
Employee ‘class actions’ on the rise: what does this mean for employers?
The courts have seen a significant rise in the number of employment claims brought by large groups of individuals. The...
TalkTalk faces equal pay claim from former manager
A former manager at TalkTalk has brought a tribunal claim against the telecoms company, claiming she was paid 40% less...
Disability
Disability ‘woefully absent’ from leadership agendas
While leadership teams increasingly embrace the challenges of gender and ethnic diversity, research has shown that disability is absent from...
Discrimination arising from disability: questions remain about “unfavourable treatment”
XpertHR consultant editor Darren Newman suggests that a recent Supreme Court decision raises more questions than it answers about the...
Early-retiring employee not treated unfavourably by pension scheme, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that an employee was not treated unfavourably after his early retirement due to ill health...
Age discrimination
Dutchman Emile Ratelband cannot legally “change his age”
The Dutchman who was attempting to change his age has lost his legal battle in Arnhem, the Netherlands.
Emile Ratelband,...
88-year-old NHS worker sues for age discrimination
An 88-year-old secretary is suing the NHS for age discrimination after she was dismissed from her post at the Royal...
Age discrimination is ‘holding workers back’
Almost half of workers believe their age would hold them back when applying for a job – and nearly one...
Religious discrimination
Study finds ‘alarming’ bias against minority ethnic candidates
Research has uncovered an “alarming” level of discrimination against job seekers from minority ethnic backgrounds, who need to send an...
Christmas in the workplace: 10 common employer queries
During the Christmas period employers face a minefield of HR challenges. How well prepared is your organisation for the festive...
What employers need to know following the ‘gay cake’ ruling
It is the case which has captivated the nation almost as much as the Great British Bake-Off. Tom Long looks...
Bullying & harassment
Oxfam’s ‘toxic work environment’ allowed sexual misconduct allegations to go unchecked
The charity Oxfam failed to tackle an environment that allowed sexual misconduct and bullying to go unchecked, according to an interim independent review.
Alex Salmond sexual harassment investigation ruled unlawful
Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond has won his legal challenge against the way the Scottish government handled an investigation...
Are UK employers lagging behind Europe in response to #MeToo?
Only two-thirds of UK employers have taken action to prevent sexual harassment – a proportion that is significantly below the...
Retirement
The leaving collection: the end of the whip-round?
The traditional collection for a departing colleague faces an uncertain future – is it dying out? Can HR do anything...
Women’s state pension age rises to 65
Women qualify for their state pensions at the same age as men – currently 65 – from today. The pension...
Age discrimination is ‘holding workers back’
Almost half of workers believe their age would hold them back when applying for a job – and nearly one...
Religion
Christmas in the workplace: 10 common employer queries
During the Christmas period employers face a minefield of HR challenges. How well prepared is your organisation for the festive...
BA crucifix worker accuses employer of harassment in new tribunal claim
The British Airways worker who won a landmark legal claim for the right to wear a crucifix at work has...
Equality and inclusion winners celebrate at the enei 2018 Awards
Croydon Council and ISS UK and Ireland received the overall winner prizes for their inclusion policies at this evening’s 2018...
Sex discrimination
The 10 most important employment law cases in 2018
As always, HR professionals had their fair share of employment law cases to keep track of in 2018, but what...
Women face discrimination in surgeons’ ‘old boys club’, research finds
Six out of 10 female surgeons have experienced discrimination at work, with many feeling the profession does not support childcare...
Nine New Year’s resolutions for HR
You may be eating more healthily, exercising more or doing dry January, but for HR professionals returning to work, legal...
Race discrimination
Study finds ‘alarming’ bias against minority ethnic candidates
Research has uncovered an “alarming” level of discrimination against job seekers from minority ethnic backgrounds, who need to send an...
Appeal tribunal rules in favour of hotel waiters over employment rights
Three hotel staff who were dismissed shortly after their contracts of employment began have successfully argued that they should have...
Raheem Sterling case: What actions can employers take for incidents outside work?
Chelsea supporter Colin Wing recently lost his job in connection to alleged racist abuse he made against Manchester City player...
Family friendly working
Single parents are largest underutilised talent pool in UK
Single parents are the most underutilised major pool of talent in the UK, with almost 200,000 unemployed, according to a...
Proposed requirement to publish family-friendly policies: implications for employers
The government is exploring the possibility of a new law requiring employers with more than 250 employees to publish details...
Staff feel pressured to demonstrate they are working from home
Almost half (46%) of employees feel under pressure to demonstrate they are actually working while working from home, research by...
Sexual orientation
Equality and inclusion winners celebrate at the enei 2018 Awards
Croydon Council and ISS UK and Ireland received the overall winner prizes for their inclusion policies at this evening’s 2018...
Employers need to break recruitment traditions to boost diversity
Businesses need to “think outside the box” when recruiting if they want to improve diversity across their workforces – especially...
Supporting transgender employees: the importance of line management
Recent research has highlighted that line management is a critical function when it comes to supporting trans employees, as Rosa...
