One employee disapproves of another’s sexuality due to their religious beliefs. You can’t discriminate against either, so how should you play it?
Published 27.01.2010
Employees have the right not to be treated less favourably because of their religion or belief. But what if they seek to impose their views on others in your workplace? Could that give you grounds
for their dismissal?
Published 24.03.2014
Two Sky Sports presenters recently discussed a female football referee off air; they commented on both her looks and credibility. But even though this was supposedly a private “joke”, their employer
came down hard. Why?
Published 09.02.2011
An employee says that something you have asked them to do is against their religion and if you insist they do it, they’ll claim discrimination. Understandably, you’re worried. So how can a recent
case help you?
Published 15.05.2009
An employee has made an “off-the-cuff” remark to another about their ethnic background. But how offensive does it have to be for it to amount to racial harassment, and what can you do to avoid this
type of incident?
Published 19.06.2009
In what’s become known as “Shovegate”, the Prime Minister has been accused of bullying his staff. Downing Street has dismissed the reports as “nonsense”. But what should you do if you hear whispers
about this type of behaviour?
Published 24.03.2010
Chelsea Football Club came under pressure to sack John Terry after his extra-marital affair brought its reputation into disrepute. But just how far can you go to protect your business if an employee
engages in similar activities?
Published 09.03.2010
In a recent case, a male employee had been sacked for gross misconduct after he posted vulgar comments on Facebook about a female colleague. He argued that this was a “breach of his human rights”.
What did the tribunal say?
Published 14.05.2012
Under the Equality Act 2010 an employee must not be treated less favourably because of their beliefs. But what if a member of staff is imposing a strong religious belief on a colleague. Are you able
to take any action?
Published 22.04.2016