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
An employee constantly recounts their online dating experiences to colleagues and doesn’t spare any details. To some, their tales may be amusing. But why, for legal reasons, should you ask them to
tone it down?
Published 15.01.2016
In May 2022 the tribunal ruled that a male manager who called a male employee “bald” had committed an act of sexual harassment. Why did the tribunal reach this decision and what else do you need
to know about sex-based harassment?
Published 07.06.2022
When a male solicitor complemented a female colleague about her LinkedIn picture she accused him of making a sexist comment. When does a flattering remark about someone’s appearance cross the legal
line?
Published 02.10.2015
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
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
An employer has been ordered to pay an employee £19,000 for sexual harassment after she was hugged from behind by a colleague at a works party. How can you protect yourself from a similar type of
claim?
Published 05.04.2023
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
A Christian school assistant who was sacked after she posted anti-LGBT comments on her personal social media account has lost her claim for unfair dismissal and discrimination. Why were the
employer’s actions reasonable?
Published 26.10.2020
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