December 14, 2023
In the worlds of construction, engineering, agriculture, and manufacturing, diversity and inclusion may not be the usual talking points, yet their significance is just as important. […]
September 11, 2023
In an age where the influence of technology on human behaviour is continually evolving, understanding the characteristics and preferences of generational cohorts is essential for any […]
August 24, 2023
Stress in the workplace is a concern that affects not just employees but also the overall health of the business. As an HR company serving Devon, […]
August 15, 2023
In the realm of leadership, especially as witnessed by our HR company in Devon, Bristol, and Swindon, it’s often said that leaders don’t just lead – […]
August 1, 2023
As your pragmatic HR advisor in Devon, Bristol, and Swindon, we understand the complexities and challenges disciplinary actions can present to businesses. It’s an intricate process, […]
February 28, 2023
Diversity and inclusion has never been more important in the workplace but sometimes it’s difficult to know where to start to understand D&I. With the launch […]
February 13, 2023
There is no place for bullying in today’s society. Not only is it incredibly harmful to the victim on so many levels, but there can also […]
October 25, 2021
A recent study found that one in 20 people reported experiencing at least one of the 29 symptoms of COVID-19 for 12 weeks or more. The […]
July 27, 2021
In a recent landmark ruling a judge at the Employment Appeal Tribunal has found in favour of a community nurse sacked from North Cumbria integrated NHS […]
February 19, 2021
It might be tempting to think that you ‘have that box ticked’ when it comes to having provided training on discriminiation and harassment. But a recent […]
December 14, 2020
A tribunal has ruled that worker, subjected to jokes about Alzheimer’s disease, was a victim of harassment and direct discrimination. This is despite the comments having […]
December 14, 2020
With the much-publicised news of Chrissy Teigen and husband John Legend’s miscarriage, and then, soon after, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the subject of miscarriage […]
May 22, 2020
A recent ruling by the Sheffield Employment Tribunal (ET) has highlighted potential pitfalls for employers considering whether to make a part-time, job sharing post full-time. It […]
March 13, 2020
The recent case of Ali v Capita Customer Management Ltd called into question if a father is entitled to receive the same rate of pay as […]
October 3, 2019
The thorny issue of employment status is one that tends to come back before tribunals for rulings again and again. Without doubt there is a need […]
September 25, 2019
In the recent matter of Kocur v. Angard Staffing Solutions Ltd., the Court of Appeal has ruled that agency workers are not entitled to the same […]
September 25, 2019
The Government’s consultation Pregnancy and Maternity Discrimination: Consultation on extending redundancy protection for women and new parents, which closed on 5th April 2019, asked for opinions […]
September 4, 2019
To what extent is malicious intent necessary for remarks to be considered inappropriate? Not necessary at all, according to a recent ruling by Sheffield Employment Tribunal […]
September 2, 2019
In the matter of Chief Constable of Norfolk v. Coffey, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) held that if an employer perceives an employee to have a […]
September 2, 2019
As part of its Good Work Plan the Government has published a consultation aimed at establishing a new single enforcement body for employment rights. This is […]
August 30, 2019
A new publication from the Government Equalities Office (GEO), Gender equality at every stage: a roadmap for change looks at the key causes of gender inequality […]
August 27, 2019
In the recent case of Baldeh v. Churches Housing Association of Dudley and District Ltd. the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled that dismissal can be […]
July 11, 2019
We have written on the subject of the GPG a number of times over previous months. In March the Government published guidance for employers on the […]
July 11, 2019
On 21st May 2019 the Pregnancy and Maternity (Redundancy Protection) Bill was introduced to Parliament and passed to go forward to a second reading (date to […]
May 8, 2019
A cleaner has won her Employment Tribunal claim for racial harassment after being left “deeply offended and uncomfortable” when racial slurs were used in an equality […]
May 8, 2019
Acas has published new Guidance on Age Discrimination to help employers and line managers manage an age diverse workforce, prevent unfair treatment at work, and eradicate […]
May 8, 2019
In the Court of Appeal’s decision in Williams v The Trustees of Swansea University Pension & Assurance Scheme a disabled employee argued that he was being […]
May 8, 2019
We can’t quite believe that in a few weeks we’ll be half way through 2019. We thought we’d have a quick look back on some of […]
May 8, 2019
A recent case in Hull Employment Tribunal warns employers that they should not leave employees to make their own reasonable adjustments. The ET awarded an employee […]
March 24, 2019
The government has published new guidance on employing people with disabilities and health conditions, focusing on the line manager’s role in workplace adjustments, language and behaviour, […]
January 10, 2019
A recent ruling by the EAT concludes that referring to a colleague as a ‘fat ginger pikey’ is not harassment if the colleague in question participated […]
November 27, 2018
Recent research by the charity Unlock reveals that nearly 75% of national companies continue to ask about criminal records as part of their job application processes, […]
November 27, 2018
A recent government consultation explores the possibility of mandatory ethnicity pay reporting. Following general underlying principles similar to the reporting obligations on the gender pay gap, […]
October 31, 2018
According to a newly published report by Unison, 47% of 3,000 UK public sector workers surveyed believe that employees with responsibilities as carers for adults or […]
October 30, 2018
The Supreme Court has been called upon recently to rule in the case of a Northern Ireland bakery, Ashers, that had been sued by gay rights […]
October 30, 2018
In the recent matter of Saad v Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust (available here) the claimant, Mr Saad, was a trainee surgeon. There were issues surrounding […]
October 3, 2018
Research conducted by HRS, the recruitment firm run by former Apprentice winner Ricky Martin, has revealed that 77% of interviewers surveyed do not consider asking whether […]
August 15, 2018
In 2001 Mr Omilaju, a former employee at Waltham Forest Council’s housing department, resigned and took his case to court after claiming ‘last straw’ circumstances. Between […]
August 15, 2018
After the Bakkali vs Greater Manchester Buses case, it’s more important than ever to remember that context can determine whether ‘banter’ or conversations have crossed the […]
August 15, 2018
Shared parental leave was introduced in 2015, but how can employers avoid indirect sex discrimination between mothers and fathers when it comes to paid leave? […]
August 15, 2018
The Court of Appeal has announced that discrimination against a disability doesn’t mean the employer should know that the disability was the underlying cause of the […]
August 15, 2018
A car dealership in Coventry, under the Listers Group, lost a racial discrimination case after employees insisted their racial slurs were just ‘banter.’ At the employment […]
February 28, 2018
Following a claim by a pregnant woman who was made redundant by Spain’s Bankia, the ECJ has ruled that the dismissal was lawful. What do […]
January 12, 2018
A recent decision by the CJEU has expanded the scope of the right to carry over holidays to situation where workers are stopped from taking their […]
November 13, 2017
We all know just how important image can be for those who work in the retail and consumer sector. From the look of the menus. to […]
November 13, 2017
This week ‘Thriving at Work’, an independent report commissioned by the Prime Minister, has been published. Co-authored by Paul Farmer (Chief Executive of mental health charity […]
November 13, 2017
The UK Court of Appeal has considered if an employer was discriminating against its employee who had been on long term sick leave for more than […]
September 13, 2017
Discrimination can come in many forms, but can be much subtler than you realise. When it comes to off-the-cuff comments, employers need to be careful of […]
September 13, 2017
In a recent case the Employment Appeals Tribunal ruled that a week’s pay should include employer pension contributions, rather than just basic pay, for calculation of […]
September 13, 2017
Employers have been hit with a timely reminder that they need to make sure they’re taking all possible steps to prevent workplace discrimination. After a recent […]
September 11, 2017
In Williams v The Trustees of Swansea University Pension & Assurance Scheme and another the Court of Appeal stated that a disabled employee was not treated unfavourably (and […]