The recent case of Burke -v- Turning Point Scotland has found that an employee suffering from long Covid was in fact disabled for the purpose of the Equality Act 2010. In May 2022, the Equalities and Human Rights Commission made a statement in respect of long Covid whereby they stated: “Discussions continue on whether ‘long […]
Case law update – harassment and discrimination
The recent case of Mellor -v- MFG Academies Trust has considered the position whereby an employer has failed to provide a private space for a female employee to express breast milk when at work. In this case, Ms Mellor who worked as a teacher had requested a private space to use in order to express […]
Protection from violence and harassment in the workplace
Back in June 2019, the International Labour Organisation adopted a new Convention and Recommendation in respect of Violence and Harassment in the Workplace. This is the International Labour Convention Number 190. In March of this year, the UK Government also signed International Labour Convention Number 190, making them the eleventh country to do so. The […]
Dress codes and discrimination in the workplace
Many employers have dress codes in place. This can range from a certain style of clothing to a set uniform that must be worn. Historical case law has considered issues where dress codes could be viewed as discriminatory or in breach of the rights of individuals to manifest their religious beliefs such as wearing a […]