Can an employee claim victimisation as a result of association? 

This weeks’ episode of the podcast features the case of Mr Thompson, a bus driver, against his employer the London Central Bus Company. Mr Thompson was subject to disciplinary action which he alleged was as a result of his association with other employees who had performed a ‘protected act’ under the Equality Act.

In this episode I will cover:

• What the case was about
• Why the outcome has potentially widened protection from victimisation
• What forms of discrimination are covered by discrimination by ‘association’
• Why the case went to the Employment Appeal Tribunal
• What the decision of the Appeal Tribunal was
• What it means for Employers
• What you need to do now

HR Best Practice Tip

The HR tip of the week is about communication. It’s not always about the volume of communication, but the method and thinking twice before sending that email!

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Thompson v London Central Bus Company Ltd – Employment Appeal Tribunal

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