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ICO: Guidance on lawfully monitoring workers

The ICO research reveals that 70% of people surveyed would find monitoring in the workplace intrusive and fewer than one in five people would feel comfortable taking a new job…

National Living Wage

Following recommendations made by the Low Pay Commission, the Chancellor has promised to increase the National Living Wage. The National Living Wage is due to increase to £11.44 per hour…

CIPD: Employee sickness

The CIPD has published its findings of its annual health and wellbeing at work survey. The key findings include: Click here to read more on the CIPD website: Click here…

Employer’s guide on fertility at work

The Fawcett Society has published guidance on fertility at work. Its research highlights that women experience the effects of infertility more profoundly than men. A survey of 2,000 workers who…

Menopause discrimination

In the case of Lynskey v Direct Line Insurance Services Ltd ET1802204/2022, the employment tribunal found that the employer treated an employee unfavourably because of something arising from her disability…

Unfair dismissal and discrimination for using offensive racial term

The employment tribunal found that an employee was unfairly dismissed and discriminated against for using offensive racial term during a training session. The claimant was a manager at Lloyds Bank.…

CIPD: Transgender and non-binary guidance

The CIPD has published new guidance on ‘transgender and non-binary inclusion at work’ to assist employers in enhancing equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in the workplace. According to the recent…

ICO: guidance on processing workers’ health data

The ICO has published in depth guidance for employers on processing workers health data. It aims to provide tips and good practice advice for employers on how to comply with…

Adjustments for workers experiencing symptoms of menstruation and menopause

A survey of 2,000 workers has revealed the most helpful adjustment in managing negative symptoms of menstruation and menopause in the workplace. Of those who were surveyed, 35% said that…

Discrimination -gendered swear words

The recent case of Fischer v London United Busways ET/2300846/2021, demonstrates that a use of a gender swearword could amount to discrimination. Miss Fischer is a trans woman who worked…

Employer failed to make reasonable adjustments for dyspraxia

In the recent case of AECOM Ltd v Mallon [2023] EAT 104, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) found that the employer was under a duty to make reasonable adjustments for…

ACAS: Sickness absence management

In July 2023, ACAS updated its guidance on managing sickness absence in the workplace. The guidance covers a range of topics including: Here are some tips for employers from the…

“Midlife MOT’s” for employees over 50

The Department for Work and Pensions are encouraging employers, mainly small and medium sized companies to offer so- called midlife MOT’s to help keep and support employees aged 50 and…

Gender pay gap data published

The Office of National Statistics releases annual statistics on differences in pay between women and men by age, region, fulltime and part time status and occupation, as compiled from its…

Default flexible working to close gender pay gap

On 23 November 2023, the Fawcett Society published its findings in a report, ‘Equal Pay Day 2023: Making flexible working the default’. The report notes that, at the current rate…

Supporting new mothers at work

The Fawcett Society has published an employer’s guide on supporting new mother at work. The suggestions for employers include: Click here for further guidance Paths to Parenthood: Uplifting Mothers at…

Discrimination for gender critical views

The tribunal upheld claims by a former professor against her employer, the Open University of direct discrimination, harassment, victimisation, and constructive dismissal in relation to her gender critical beliefs. In…

ONS: Ethnicity pay gaps

The Office of National Statistics (ONS) released earnings statistics for different ethnic groups, using data from the Annual Population Survey between 2021 and 2022. The ONS suggests that: Click here…

Article Categories

ICO: Guidance on lawfully monitoring workers

National Living Wage

CIPD: Employee sickness

Employer’s guide on fertility at work

Menopause discrimination

Unfair dismissal and discrimination for using offensive racial term

CIPD: Transgender and non-binary guidance

ICO: guidance on processing workers’ health data

Adjustments for workers experiencing symptoms of menstruation and menopause

Discrimination -gendered swear words

Employer failed to make reasonable adjustments for dyspraxia

ACAS: Sickness absence management

“Midlife MOT’s” for employees over 50

Gender pay gap data published

Default flexible working to close gender pay gap

Supporting new mothers at work

Discrimination for gender critical views

ONS: Ethnicity pay gaps