
Insults in the workplace
The case of Mr A Finn v The British Bung Manufacturing Company Ltd confirmed that calling a man bald is no longer a mere insult/banter. Even if factually true..
The case of Mr A Finn v The British Bung Manufacturing Company Ltd confirmed that calling a man bald is no longer a mere insult/banter. Even if factually true..
New Sexual Harassment Laws. The new law, contained in the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023, will come into force in October 2024.
When can a heated discussion turn into constructive dismissal? Constructive unfair dismissal guidance from a recent Tribunal case…
Male employee told to “man-up” by senior management wins sex discrimination claim. The recent case of Mr Marsh v Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust…
While employers have an implied duty to provide a safe working environment, the absence of a legal definition of bullying means that employers find it difficult
A recent case brought against sandwich giant franchisee Subway has highlighted how employers need to be aware of whistleblowing legislation…
A growing number if grievance are being raised by employees at work due to work related disputes including bullying allegations and pay disputes.
Constructive dismissal means that the relationship between the employer and employee has broken down to such a point there is no going back.
Racial profiling and unconcious bias came under the spotlight recently highlighting how a line of questioning could amount to indirect discrimination.
When times are hard or we are busy it can be easy to let the fundamentals of fairness and equality slip and to think that we do not have the time or resources to dedicate to it. I would however argue that when times are hard, like a recession, it is even more important to uphold those values…
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