When it comes to comments about age, there’s a fine line between harmless banter and discriminatory treatment. So what lessons can be learnt from a recent tribunal case in which the employee had been
described as “past it”?
Published 11.01.2012
In a recent case, an employee who had said he didn’t like football was called gay by his colleagues. The tribunal said this was discriminatory and awarded him £44,000. Why was this employer hit with
such a large penalty?
Published 06.09.2012
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
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled that an ex-employee couldn’t claim post-employment victimisation under the Equality Act 2010 when he was given a bad reference. So does that mean it’s
now safe to say what you like?
Published 17.05.2013
An 18-year-old employee was recently awarded £2,000 by the tribunal because her manager kept referring to her as a “teenager”. Does it mean this word is now a no-go for employers?
Published 26.06.2013
A 59-year old female employee who was told by a manager that she would be “better suited to a traditional” employer has won her tribunal claim for age discrimination. What is the problem with this
type of comment?
Published 10.10.2017
A tribunal has come down hard on an employer who didn’t act when two members of staff made complaints of harassment. The mistake cost an eye-watering £22,000. What did it do wrong?
Published 26.08.2009
An older employee who was called “Yoda” by his colleagues has successfully convinced the tribunal that he suffered age discrimination. However, it wasn’t the nickname that was problematic. So why was
the force with him on this one?
Published 25.02.2013
A male employee who was sacked after he was embarrassingly caught short on two occasions has won his unfair dismissal claim and compensation of nearly £30,000. Why did the employer make such a mess
of this case?
Published 03.11.2016
If an employee fails to disclose their disability to you, can they later claim that they’ve been directly discriminated against? What’s the latest from the Employment Appeal Tribunal?
Published 24.10.2018