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A research conducted by Professor Anthony Heath of Nuffield College in Oxford has found out that a significant number of minority ethnic applicants send out 60% more resumes to even get a call for job interview. The research results have been compared with data that dates back to 1967. The research excluding factors, like education … Read more
Recently, mental health awareness has been given greater attention in the media with the support of ambassadors such as HRH Prince William and HRH Prince Harry. Past research has revealed that more than 48% of workers are affected by mental health problems every year and it is the leading cause of sick leave absences. It … Read more
According to recent reports, the government has decided to introduce revised codes of practice in order to control sexual harassment cases in workplaces. Politicians are advised to create the new laws at the earliest to protect workers. The WEC – Women and Equalities Committee welcomes the initiative which focussed on not just creating new laws … Read more
An employment tribunal will decide next year if veganism should be considered a philosophical belief and hence receive the status of a protected characteristic in law. Jordi Casamitjana claimed that he was fired from his role in the company as a head of policy and research after he disclosed that the company, League Against Cruel … Read more
Found by Cardiff magistrates court, a bar manager was left with severe anxiety, PTSD as well as a partial face paralysis after being choked by one of the colleagues at an office Christmas party. She was later constructively unfairly dismissed from work. Following a hearing in November by Judge Frazer, it was decided that Molly … Read more
Recently, in the court of Appeal, an insurance broker was ordered to repay a £500,000 bonus after he lost the case against his employer. The court ruled that his employment ended one day before the stipulated contract instead of the day after. Insurance firm JLT Speciality hired James Craven who was paid the bonus amount … Read more
Following a case in the Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court has decided to check thousands of employment contracts for their use of restrictive covenants, popularly known as non-compete clauses. This could result in a thousand of clauses being voided. The landmark case Tillman vs Egon Zehnder Ltd serves as a reminder to employers upon … Read more
You’ve just been fired for ‘gross misconduct.’ But before we can address this let’s consider: What does gross misconduct dismissal actually mean? A situation where an employer terminates the contract of an employee is known as dismissal. In an ideal environment, dismissal should be the last resort after all other redressal tactics have failed to … Read more
Despite a number of laws in place to protect workers in an organisation, unreported sexual harassment is a regular occurence. How do you know if you have been sexually harassed and what you must do if you think you are being sexually harassed at work. Is there anyone you can turn to for help? What … Read more
Valentine’s Day at work can often feel awkward. However, celebrating the holiday too enthusiastically can sometimes could lead to at best toe curling outcomes and at worst being fired. What is sexual harassment? Any behaviour, which is sexual in nature and not welcomed by the person on the receiving end of it can be referred … Read more