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
You could be forgiven for thinking that your female staff enjoy almost unlimited rights to solve childcare problems by requesting part-time working. However, a recent finding shows that this isn’t
always the case. What’s the latest?
Published 15.06.2006
Whilst you’re required to consider flexible working requests, many employers still don’t. What lessons in poor practice can you learn from a recent case?
Published 22.02.2007
During an interview a woman asks about a flexible working arrangement from day one as she has a young child. Her statutory right only kicks in at 26 weeks so you can refuse. But why should you avoid
making a note of her query?
Published 18.05.2010
You asked a female part-timer with children to change her working days although this caused no actual difference to her total working hours. She’s now saying this amounts to sex discrimination. Does
she have a case?
Published 04.11.2009
A while ago you agreed to allow an employee to work flexibly. However, she’s developed a pattern of taking more and more child-related time off. You don’t have unlimited resources, so how should you
respond?
Published 02.06.2006
A mother of two who was made redundant after a new long-distance travel requirement was introduced into her role has won her claims for indirect sex discrimination and unfair dismissal. Where did the
employer go wrong?
Published 08.05.2024
An employee who was asked to work on Saturdays, which could be required under the terms of her employment contract, has been awarded over £25,000 by the tribunal. Where the employer involved go
wrong?
Published 14.06.2022
A recent TUC report shows that men are more likely to have a request to work flexibly turned down by their employer. Could this lead to legal problems and if so, how can they be avoided?
Published 22.02.2007
Suppose you pay a night shift premium but fewer women than men can work these unsocial hours because of childcare responsibilities. Some are arguing that this amounts to sex discrimination. Are they
right?
Published 04.09.2008