An employee has been upsetting other staff by promoting their own personal beliefs in the workplace. Understandably, you’re cautious about disciplining them for this but you can’t allow it to
continue. Is it safe for you to act?
Published 08.07.2009
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
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
A doctor who refused to call transgender individuals by the pronoun of their choice because it conflicted with his religious beliefs has lost his claim for discrimination. Why did the tribunal rule
in the employer’s favour?
Published 05.11.2019
According to certain sections of the media, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has just granted vegetarians and vegans the right to receive “special treatment” at work. Surely this can’t
be true?
Published 03.05.2013
In terms of discrimination on the grounds of religious belief, there has been much uncertainty over how far your right to set rules on appearance and the wearing of religious symbols etc. can go.
What’s the latest legal thinking on this?
Published 13.12.2007
It’s a fact of life that some employees use bad language in the workplace. But what if it includes religious references? Could a devoutly religious colleague claim this is unlawful harassment?
Published 09.09.2014
Since December 2003, gay workers have been protected from unfair dismissal as a result of their sexual orientation. What lessons can you learn from one of the first cases to be heard under this new
legislation?
Published 29.06.2006
A tribunal has just decided the first case under the new Employment Equality (Religion and Belief) Regulations. What’s the latest news?
Published 10.02.2005
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