The EAT has upheld an appeal against an employment tribunal’s decision that a Christian employee was not directly discriminated against or harassed because of her protected beliefs, including that gender cannot be fluid and that an individual cannot change their biological sex or gender. Facts Mrs Higgs is a Christian and was employed as a…
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The Code makes the business case for DEI and its link to performance. It uses practical guidance and tools to encourage, promote, and support DEI in the workplace. The document advises your business to select the most appropriate guidance for you and to adopt a phased approach so that you can measure progress and results….
The Great British Workplace Adjustments Survey 2023 reveals disabled employees still face barriers at work and makes recommendations for employers to improve disability inclusion in their workplace. The survey notes that disabled employees wait too long for reasonable adjustments and barriers remain even after adjustments have been made. The report encourages employers to use disability…
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A KPMG survey of 2,000 young people suggests that social class and nepotism have a major influence on their ability to access work experience. The survey revealed that young people from low socio-economic backgrounds were less likely to have gained work experience (40%) compared to the average for young people in all socio-economic groups (47%)….
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A new survey shows British employers have a positive outlook on the potential that AI technologies have to increase the number of jobs and improve recruitment, upskilling and employee engagement. The findings come from a new survey of over 2,000 British employers by Experis. 54% of employers believe AI could have a positive effect on…
Throughout 2023, the Employment Tribunal (ET) service intends to roll out digital case management systems for use by Judges, ET administrators, legal representatives, litigants in person and Acas. Online Processes will move online, away from paper. Among other things, the new digital systems will be used: to submit claims, responses and applications to the ET…
On 24th May 2023, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published guidance on subject access requests (SARs) for businesses and employers. 1 What is the entitlement? Workers are entitled to a copy of their personal information from your organisation. This includes where you got their information from, what you are using it for and who you…
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Figures from the Office for National Statistics show that 2.55 million people in the UK are not working owing to long-term sickness. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, there are more than 400,000 additional people outside the labour market because of ill health. There has been a noticeable increase in conditions related to mental ill health, especially…
According to the Fertility Network UK, it is estimated that 3.5 million people in the UK struggle with fertility. Sadly, over half of the employees experiencing fertility issues report feeling that they do not receive adequate support from their employers. More employers are launching IVF and assisted conception policies amid calls for greater legal protection…
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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) defines stress as ‘the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand placed on them’. Some people benefit from a certain amount of pressure as it can keep them motivated. However, when there is too much pressure it can lead to stress. Stress is not…
The Employment Tribunal Naming Scheme database was created four years ago to list employers who have failed to pay workers’ compensation ordered by employment tribunals. Not one has been added to the list. In December 2018, the government announced a scheme to name and shame employers who fail to pay employment tribunal awards within a…
On 4th April 2023, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) published a letter to Kemi Badenoch MP, Minister for Women and Equalities, recommending that the government consider redefining ‘sex’ in the Equality Act 2010 (‘EqA 2010’) to mean biological sex. The EHRC notes that sex and gender reassignment are protected characteristics under the EqA…
