Research by Newson Health shows that women experiencing the menopause are heavily impacted at work. The findings reveal that some menopausal women faced disciplinary action, were forced to take time off, reduce their hours or give up their jobs altogether.
A recent case, in which a line manger made inappropriate comments during a return-to-work interview, has highlighted the importance of equal opportunities training and … Read more
While an occupational health report is a valuable source of information in managing a case of long-term absence or supporting a disabled employee, a … Read more
A tribunal case highlighted in a Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development article explores how businesses can fall foul of the requirement to make … Read more
Disability is considered a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010 and therefore employers have a responsibility to ensure that disabled employees are not … Read more
Many employers can find themselves in a situation where they become aware that a recently appointed employee has a disability. This often causes significant … Read more
In this month’s employment law round up, we’re looking at recent cases at tribunal, with a focus on protected characteristic discrimination claims.
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