Race discrimination lessons inspired by Jess Carter Sadly, race discrimination is very much a topic, even a quarter of the way through the 21st century. In case you didn’t know, Jess Carter is one of the England football squad (The Lionesses) currently competing in the European Championship. Since the start of the tournament, she’s been …
Can I be dismissed for falling asleep at work? You might think that falling asleep at work is a dismissible offence. But it might not be. As with many legal matters, it depends on the circumstances of the case. This article includes two stories about employees who fell asleep at work, were dismissed, but then …
I’ve had enough of my boss and want to leave Not all bosses are good ones, and working for a bad boss can make your work life really miserable. It might even be so bad that you want to leave your job. If you’re unlucky enough to work for a bad boss, take a moment …
Pregnancy & maternity discrimination: Recent wins Under the Equality Act 2010, it’s illegal for your employer to treat you badly because you’re pregnant or on maternity leave. If they do, you can take them to the employment tribunal for discrimination, and you might win thousands of £ in compensation. To give you an idea, these …
Unfair dismissal: Recent cases Have you been fired from your job? If you lost your job for an unfair reason, or your employer didn’t follow a fair process when they sacked you, you might have a claim for unfair dismissal. These recent cases show what you might win. Unfair dismissal: Case study 1 In 2023, …
Trans employees: What the legal definitions of ‘man’, ‘woman’ and ‘sex’ mean to you The Supreme Court recently determined that a trans woman with a gender recognition certificate (GRC) does NOT qualify as a woman under the Equality Act 2010. This article explains the rationale behind the Court’s conclusions and how their ruling affects you …
Discrimination: Case studies People can think whatever they like but they have to be careful what they say and do at work. Under the Equality Act 2010, bosses, colleagues, customers and suppliers have to treat all employees fairly in the workplace. We looked at some recent discrimination cases that you might have seen in the …
Disability discrimination: Big settlements When you think of disability, you might think of the wheelchair icon. But not every disability requires a wheelchair. Disability is one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, which covers hidden disabilities as well as those that are more visible. You might wonder how much you could win …
What’s a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)? If your employer has offered you a settlement agreement (or compromise agreement in Northern Ireland), it may well include a Non-Disclosure Agreement or NDA for short. There might also be an NDA in your employment contract. It’s also known as a confidentiality clause or gagging clause, and they are commonly …
What is discrimination? Quiz. Test your knowledge with our questionnaire! How many types of discrimination are there? One Two Three Four How many protected characteristics are there? Five Ten Fifteen Hundreds How many UK adults say they’ve experienced discrimination in the workplace? 15% 25% 45% 65% What’s the name of the Act that protects employees …