Equal pay
Equality regulator to investigate pay discrimination at BBC
The BBC is being investigated by the Equality and Human Rights Commission following complaints that female employees were not paid...
Leading businesses sign up for ethnicity pay gap pledge
Fifteen prominent UK organisations have signed a commitment to work towards mandatory ethnic pay gap reporting and to encourage other businesses to do so.
Morrisons faces fresh equal pay claim
“Thousands” of current and former Morrisons shop floor staff are claimed to be in the process of bringing an equal...
Disability
Rudd wants to increase disabled workers target
Amber Rudd has announced that she will review the government’s target of getting one million more disabled people in work...
TUC and GMB ‘passports’ to boost disabled people in work
The TUC and the GMB union have launched an effort to prevent disabled people from leaving their jobs because of...
Adjustment grants for workers with disabilities to increase
Workers with disabilities will be able to claim up to £60,000 per year to help pay for workplace adjustments when...
Age discrimination
88-year-old woman wins age discrimination case at tribunal
An employment tribunal ruled this week that the dismissal of an 88-year-old medical secretary was unfair, and “tainted by 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...
Religious discrimination
UK no more biased against migrant workers than other EU nations
Around 15% of people in the UK would object to having immigrants as neighbours, and most Brexiteers do not object...
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...
Bullying & harassment
Putting a stop to the misuse of NDAs
After the government this month outlined plans to outlaw the unethical use of non-disclosures agreements, Michael Hibbs looks at situations...
Dismissal for asserting a statutory right – a trap for the unwary
Most employers wanting to part company with an employee will be aware of the most common claims that the individual...
Ted Baker commits to cultural change after resignation of founder
Fashion retailer Ted Baker has said it is determined to learn lessons and ensure that its staff feel respected and...
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
Equality regulator to investigate pay discrimination at BBC
The BBC is being investigated by the Equality and Human Rights Commission following complaints that female employees were not paid...
Virgin Atlantic cabin crew can go make-up free
Female cabin crew working for Virgin Atlantic will no longer be required to wear make-up while on their shift.
They...
ONS economist wins £19,000 in sex discrimination case
A female economist who worked for the Office for National Statistics has been awarded £19,000 in compensation after she was...
Race discrimination
Leading businesses sign up for ethnicity pay gap pledge
Fifteen prominent UK organisations have signed a commitment to work towards mandatory ethnic pay gap reporting and to encourage other businesses to do so.
UK no more biased against migrant workers than other EU nations
Around 15% of people in the UK would object to having immigrants as neighbours, and most Brexiteers do not object...
Penny Mordaunt promises consultation on NDAs
Sir Philip Green allegations prompt minister for women and equalities to look into limiting non-disclosure agreements
Family friendly working
‘Business lacks transparency over parental support’
LinkedIn has claimed to have revealed evidence of a “disconnect” between employers and employees over the issue of flexible work, as most working parents feel their employers are not fully open about their parental policies.
BNY Mellon’s flexible working policy review: what can HR learn?
Last week US bank BNY Mellon informed its employees it was “pausing” a review of its policies that allow them...
Men’s parental leave is key to women’s progression
On International Women’s Day, Lauren Touré looks at how encouraging men to share parental responsibilities can have a profound effect on female career progression.
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...
