Equal pay
Spain may launch permanent universal basic income
New income system will continue after the coronavirus crisis in the country abates, signals deputy prime minister.
Samira Ahmed and BBC reach equal-pay settlement
Journalist Samira Ahmed has reached an undisclosed financial settlement with the BBC after she won an equal pay case against...
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Disability
Virgin Atlantic pilot’s unfair dismissal claim reinstated
A Virgin Atlantic pilot rumoured to have slept during a flight is claiming unfair dismissal against his employer after failing flight simulation tests.
Acas working from home guidance: be ‘practical, flexible and sensitive’
Acas has published new best practice guidance on working from home as more employers ask staff to avoid workplaces amid...
DWP loses 12.5% disability discrimination claims
The Department for Work and Pensions lost one in eight disability discrimination cases brought against it in 2016-19 – more...
Age discrimination
Injury to feelings: how the employment tribunal awarded £400k
A former Department for Work and Pensions employee recently received almost £400,000 in compensation following age and race discrimination
Negative stereotypes ‘affect older employees’ perceptions about potential’
There are “far more” negative stereotypes associated with older people in the workplace than positive ones, which are affecting how...
DWP must pay woman £400,000 after she wins claim for race and age discrimination
The DWP has been ordered to contact the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
Religious discrimination
Migrants face less discrimination than their adult children
The UK-born children of migrants feel they are more discriminated against than new migrants and are more likely to be unemployed.
Dress codes and religious discrimination: what is reasonable?
While having a dress code can help project a professional image, employers need to be careful that their policies do...
Staff agency for top hotels discriminated against bearded Sikh man
A Sikh man has won £7,000 after an agency which supplies staff to exclusive London hotels said it was not...
Bullying & harassment
Barclays not liable for sexual assaults committed by contractor
Barclays Bank is not liable for the numerous alleged sexual assaults committed by a self-employed doctor who had been contracted...
Is it time for specific anti-bullying legislation?
There are a few avenues available to employees wishing to seek legal redress after being bullied in the workplace, but...
Save the Children’s handling of harassment complaints ‘let down’ staff
The way Save the Children UK handled harassment allegations made against senior employees had a “corrosive impact” on its internal...
Retirement
Met Police asks retired officers to return
The Metropolitan Police Service is calling on retired officers to return to duty and urging those nearing retirement to stay...
Why offering pensions advice is good for society and business
There is a significant knowledge gap when it comes to preparing for later life and employers have a key role...
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Religion
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Christian doctor ‘chose’ to leave his job over trans pronoun row
Dr David Mackereth, the Christian doctor who claims he was dismissed for refusing to use transgender pronouns, chose to leave...
Christian doctor sacked for not using preferred pronouns
A doctor has claimed he was dismissed because his Christian beliefs prohibited him from addressing transgender benefit claimants by their...
Sex discrimination
Samira Ahmed and BBC reach equal-pay settlement
Journalist Samira Ahmed has reached an undisclosed financial settlement with the BBC after she won an equal pay case against...
Shared parental pay case refused Supreme Court appeal
A highly anticipated case to test whether it is discriminatory for employers to enhance maternity pay while not doing the...
Workers speaking up over sexual misconduct at law firms
Sexual misconduct complaints and cases rise sharply as #MeToo wields influence.
Race discrimination
Injury to feelings: how the employment tribunal awarded £400k
A former Department for Work and Pensions employee recently received almost £400,000 in compensation following age and race discrimination
DWP must pay woman £400,000 after she wins claim for race and age discrimination
The DWP has been ordered to contact the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
Secretary who resigned because of discrimination was constructively dismissed
A secretary who resigned because she was asked to be complicit in discriminatory recruitment practices was constructively and unfairly dismissed,...
Family friendly working
Top 10 HR questions March 2020: Coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic dominated the top 10 most popular FAQs in March.
The coronavirus outbreak is having a big impact...
Personnel Today Awards 2020 open for entries
Entries have opened for the 2020 Personnel Today Awards, recognising the HR professionals, teams and suppliers that have delivered outstanding...
UK women least optimistic about impact of parenthood on career
Men are more likely than women to believe it possible to rise to the top of their careers while still...
Sexual orientation
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Newcastle City Council tops LGBT+ inclusion list
Newcastle City Council has been named the most inclusive employer by LGBT+ charity Stonewall.
The local authority received the accolade...
Driver suspended after refusing to drive bus with rainbow-coloured number
A bus driver has been suspended after reportedly refusing to drive a bus decorated with the rainbow-coloured LGBT pride flag....
