A Jewish employee who was sacked after he failed to attend work on the religious festival of Passover has won his claim for indirect discrimination and been awarded over £26,000. Where did the
employer go wrong?
Published 31.03.2022
It’s been more than four years since laws dealing with discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief were introduced. Has the legislation caused many problems for employers? And is it something
you really need to worry about?
Published 30.05.2008
As you’re aware, Regulations preventing discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief were introduced at the end of 2003. Following a recent case, what’s the latest on allowing extended leave
for religious reasons?
Published 22.09.2005
It’s unlawful to discriminate against an employee on grounds of religion or belief. But what if the prayer requirements of their faith conflict with your own business needs? Are you always expected
to accommodate them?
Published 01.07.2011
To avoid causing offence to any non-Christian employees, it’s been suggested that you drop all references to Easter and Christmas in your workplace. Is this necessary or a step too far?
Published 15.02.2016
Employers must not discriminate against employees on the grounds of their religion or belief. But, as with a recent incident that involved a Muslim bus driver, what happens if faith gets in the way
of running your business?
Published 18.05.2010
For Muslim employees, the holy month of Ramadan began on 11 March 2024 and is due to end around 10 April 2024 with the festival of Eid al-Fitr. If an employee has requested to
take annual leave for the festival, can you decline their request?
Published 19.03.2024
A recent case says that “environmentalists” are protected from discrimination. So must you now tread carefully with employees who claim to be green?
Published 01.12.2009
Dealing with religious beliefs at work can be a minefield at the best of times, but what happens if an employee’s request not to work on Sundays conflicts with your business needs? What does recent
case law have to say?
Published 20.10.2005
A Jewish job applicant who refused to work on Saturdays for religious reasons has been awarded compensation totalling £16,700 by the tribunal. Where did the employer in this case go wrong?
Published 02.09.2015