There’s been much media attention recently on the extent of discrimination by employers. But what can you do if a pregnant employee just isn’t performing?
Published 24.04.2006
Following one law firm’s “lively” office party, the likely paternity of an employee’s baby was the subject of much speculation. This gossip led to her resigning and claiming harassment. What view did
the Employment Appeal Tribunal take?
Published 03.11.2010
To provide cover for an employee on maternity leave you hired a temporary replacement on a fixed-term contract. But she’s just announced that she’s also pregnant! As she knew this on accepting the
job, surely you can dismiss her?
Published 30.08.2011
In January 2020 the tribunal published its ruling in a case where a line manager had summoned a pregnant worker into her office and demanded to know if her pregnancy was planned. Why is this type of
question dangerous?
Published 10.02.2020
An employee who is subject to disciplinary proceedings has responded by raising a grievance. They claim that you must automatically put the disciplinary proceedings on hold until their grievance is
concluded. Is this correct?
Published 29.05.2015
You have a troublesome employee. You’ve followed the correct procedures to the letter so far and a dismissal seemed imminent. Now, however, she’s been signed off sick for six weeks. What can you do
about it?
Published 19.05.2005
As a senior manager, a colleague has advised that you could be personally liable to pay compensation to an employee who’s been sexually discriminated against. Is this correct and if so, what’s the
latest news?
Published 21.09.2006
You firmly believe that a pregnant employee has committed an act of gross misconduct. But she says that her condition prevents you from doing anything about it. If you do she’ll claim sex
discrimination. Would she be onto a winner?
Published 22.09.2010
As a well-informed employer you know that dismissing an employee due to her pregnancy is a big “no, no”. However, judging by the number of cases in this area many employers are still getting it
wrong. So what mistakes should you avoid?
Published 22.01.2009