Category: Workplace Policies & Best Practices
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Criticism of “messy work” was not disability discrimination
A London Employment Tribunal recently dismissed claims that constructive criticism about “messy work” constitutes harassment or disability discrimination. In the...
August 20th, 2025
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NHS Mutually Agreed Resignation Schemes (MARS)
Mutually Agreed Resignation Schemes (MARS) are becoming increasingly common, especially in the public sector, as employers look for flexible ways...
August 6th, 2025
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Equality watchdog guidance on single-sex facilities in the workplace
Following the UK Supreme Court's recent ruling on the definition of "man," "woman," and "sex" in the Equality Act 2010,...
July 16th, 2025
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UK Court Rules on Definition of Sex in Equality Law
In a landmark ruling, the UK Supreme Court has addressed the complex interplay between the Equality Act 2010 (EA 2010)...
June 19th, 2025
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Equality Act Update: Third-Party Harassment at Work
What is unlawful harassment under the Equality Act 2010? Harassment in relation to a protected characteristic is unlawful according to...
May 29th, 2025
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Unwanted Conduct and Age Discrimination: What Employers Need to Know
Age discrimination and unwanted conduct in the workplace are increasingly under scrutiny. In recent tribunal cases, seemingly harmless comments have...
February 20th, 2025
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2024 Employment Tribunal Updates: Legal Officers Streamline Case Management
The Employment Tribunal system has been updated with the introduction of the 2024 Procedure Rules and a Practice Statement issued...
February 6th, 2025
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Notice requirements for employees seeking to take parental leave
Case Background In Hilton Foods Solutions v Wright [2024] EAT 28 the Employment Appeal Tribunal considered the meaning of “sought to...
October 3rd, 2024
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Deciding whether or not an adjustment is reasonable
Deciding whether or not an adjustment is reasonable can be challenging for employers. In Hilaire v Luton Borough Council, the...
July 25th, 2024
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Universities and the Duty of Care
Universities are expected to strike a balance between fostering independence for their students and providing a safe and supportive environment....
June 6th, 2024
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The ACAS Code of Practice on fire and rehire
The ACAS Code of Practice on fire and rehire (the Code) is expected to come into effect in July 2024....
May 24th, 2024
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Is two weeks’ paid paternity leave enough?
A new report from the Centre for Progressive Policy (CPP), Pregnant Then Screwed and Women in Data, on the societal...
September 28th, 2023
