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Two fifths of female senior managers quizzed about plans to have children in interviews, survey finds

Two fifths of female senior managers quizzed about plans to have children in interviews, survey finds Experts warn employers asking these questions could face discrimination, victimisation and harassment claims under the Equality Act Two fifths (40 per cent) of female senior managers have been asked whether or not they have children or plan to have...

IS IT OFFICE BANTER OR BULLYING?

ArticleBullying and Harassment, Discrimination, Workplace

IS IT OFFICE BANTER OR BULLYING? A recent survey by Irwin Mitchell into workplace behaviour found that 32 percent of the UK have experienced bullying disguised as banter. It also found that 45-54 years-olds are the most likely age group to have experienced this type of bullying Workers in the North-West are the most likely...

Museum cleaners accused of being ‘rude and abusive’ were unfairly and wrongfully dismissed, tribunal rules

ArticleDiscrimination, Tribunal, Workplace

Museum cleaners accused of being ‘rude and abusive’ were unfairly and wrongfully dismissed, tribunal rules Two cleaners fired because of alleged rude and abusive behaviour towards museum colleagues and clients were unfairly dismissed, a tribunal has ruled. The remote tribunal found that Direct Cleaning Services SW Ltd “did not conduct itself in a procedurally fair manner” following...

Female office clerk required to use men’s toilets was victim of direct sex discrimination, tribunal rules

ArticleDiscrimination, Tribunal, Workplace

Female office clerk required to use men’s toilets was victim of direct sex discrimination, tribunal rules A council office clerk who was required to use sub-par restrooms that put her at risk of seeing a male using the urinals was a victim of direct sex discrimination, a tribunal has ruled. The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) dismissed Earl...

Blind man and guide dog refused taxis over 30 times

ArticleDisability, Discrimination

Blind man and guide dog refused taxis over 30 times A blind man who uses taxis and private hire vehicles to get to work says he and his guide dog have been refused trips by some drivers over 30 times. Stephen Anderson, 32, who works as an organist at a London church, has been filming...

Married restaurant workers who faced homophobic bullying were discriminated against, tribunal rules

ArticleBullying and Harassment, Discrimination, Tribunal

Married restaurant workers who faced homophobic bullying were discriminated against, tribunal rules A waiter and his husband who were “bullied for months on end” because of their sexual orientation by their colleagues and boss were discriminated against, a tribunal has ruled. The South London Tribunal determined that the two gay employees, Mr Jeurninck and his partner,...

Dyslexic shop worker made redundant for inaccuracies in emails was discriminated against, tribunal rules

ArticleDisability, Discrimination, Tribunal

Dyslexic shop worker made redundant for inaccuracies in emails was discriminated against, tribunal rules A dyslexic store layout planner was dismissed and discriminated against when she was selected for a redundancy process based on her ability to communicate and express her thoughts in emails. The tribunal ruled that Marks and Spencer (M&S) did not seek...

CLASSISM EXPERIENCED BY A THIRD OF UK EMPLOYEES

ArticleClass, Discrimination, Socio-economic

CLASSISM EXPERIENCED BY A THIRD OF UK EMPLOYEES A third of UK employees say classism is active in their workplace, according to the 2022 Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace Report. Over the last year, 57 percent of employees had witnessed discrimination or a lack of inclusivity whilst at work. The report was conducted by team building experts...

GP receptionist in high-risk group was discriminated against when she couldn’t work remotely during pandemic, tribunal rules

ArticleDiscrimination, Tribunal, Workplace

GP receptionist in high-risk group was discriminated against when she couldn't work remotely during pandemic, tribunal rules A GP receptionist whose medical conditions – which are classed as a disability under the Equality Act – placed her in the high-risk group during the pandemic was discriminated against when she was not allowed to work from...

Blind woman and guide dog kicked out of London Premier Inn

ArticleDisability, Discrimination

Blind woman and guide dog kicked out of London Premier Inn Blind woman 'kicked from Premier Inn' over dog because she 'didn't look blind' Angharad Paget-Jones had been staying at the Enfield Premier Inn on Saturday night with her partner when she says she checked in with her golden retriever Tudor without any problems. While...

Two-thirds of LGBT+ staff feel they have to ‘act straight’

ArticleAuthenticity, Discrimination, LGBT plus, Workplace

Two-thirds of LGBT+ staff feel they have to ‘act straight’ Almost two-thirds of LGBT+ staff feel they have to tone down their identities or ‘act straight’ to progress in their careers, according to research from INvolve, an inclusion consultancy. More than nine in 10 believe there are barriers preventing employees in the LGBT+ community from...

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