This summary of discrimination claims at tribunal includes examples of the importance of following fair procedures and policies to treat all employees equally and avoid discrimination claims. We also look at why you should hear a grievance that is raised alongside a conduct investigation, and how a disability doesn’t automatically give an employee the right … Read more
Reviews the main provisions of the Equality Act 2010 and how they affect organisations.
A recent Court of Appeal decision has shed light on the issue of working on Sundays and how this affects the employment relationship with staff who have Christian beliefs. In Mba v London Borough of Merton, the employee had worked as a care assistant in a children’s home. As a Christian, she believed that it … 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 recent case has highlighted the dangers of relying solely upon such a document to determine whether an employee is disabled. In the case of Gallop v Newport City Council, the employee … 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 reasonable adjustments for disabled employees. The EAT was asked to make a judgement on the original employment tribunal’s decision that the employer had failed to make reasonable adjustments around parking arrangements … 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 at a disadvantage in the workplace compared to their colleagues, and to make reasonable adjustments where possible. This is crucial to create an open and inclusive working environment which benefits an … 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 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
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