A single mother recently took the Army to tribunal claiming that it had failed to assist with necessary childcare arrangements. She won her case. So does this mean you must provide them, or did this
employer make a very big mistake?
Published 11.05.2010
When men and women work together, affairs can follow. But as one employer found out, making negative comments about it is a no-no. Why should he have treated it as a private matter? And how could he
have protected himself?
Published 01.12.2009
There’s still confusion over what evidence employees must raise in order to shift the burden of proof over to you in discrimination claims. What’s the latest news?
Published 05.04.2007
A job applicant who was asked for her age at the start of an interview has been awarded £4,250. Questions about age aren’t unlawful, so why did the employee involved in this case end up having to pay
compensation?
Published 07.09.2022
If you consciously treat a worker less favourably on the grounds of their sex you will have committed direct sex discrimination. But did you know that you could be vulnerable to a claim even if your
decision is unrelated to sex? Read on.
Published 04.10.2007
An employer has been ordered to pay a former employee £900 because a manager asked her if she had Alzheimer’s when she made an administrative error. Why did the tribunal find that this question
amounted to age discrimination?
Published 15.01.2021
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
One of your employees has just returned from maternity leave and, if you’re honest, covering her work was a right pain in the neck. So could you make light of the situation and joke that she’s not to
do it again?
Published 21.10.2009
A male employee has successfully claimed sex discrimination after a female colleague said that she would give him a bl*w job if he hit sales totalling £180,000. Why did the tribunal find in his
favour?
Published 07.07.2017
An older female employee is becoming increasingly forgetful. When it’s brought to her attention she blames the menopause. The situation can’t be allowed to continue but what’s the risk if you move
straight to capability proceedings?
Published 07.10.2014