Many employers can find themselves in a situation where they become aware that a recently appointed employee has a disability. This often causes significant concern for the employer as they worry about the potential costs of making reasonable adjustments. However, this need not be the case: reasonable adjustments are not necessarily expensive or difficult to … Read more
A Shoosmiths article on age discrimination has warned employers to take more care not to treat older workers unfairly. The issue of discrimination on the basis of age has made the news, thanks to a number of high profile cases. TV racing commentator John McCririck is currently claiming age discrimination by Channel 4, stating that … Read more
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) recently released a report estimating that 54,000 new mothers lose their jobs every year in Britain. At the same time, Citizens Advice recorded a 60% increase in calls seeking advice on maternity leave discrimination. With awards for claims being potentially uncapped, this article explores the most prevalent issues … Read more
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