Amazon Turned Away a Breastfeeding Mother. Employers Keep Losing This Fight.

August 18, 2026 by Tom Street

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Opinion & Commentary 8 July 2026 • By Tom Street, Solicitor Disclaimer: This article contains Tom Street’s personal opinion and commentary on employment law. It is not legal advice for your specific circumstances. For advice on your individual situation, please contact us directly. Tom Street is a solicitor regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA No. 566718). Key Facts Rachael Bews, co-founder and CEO of textile business Nu Coton, was …

“Is Training Something You’re Interested in at Your Age?” PwC Settles Discrimination Claim for £150,000

February 13, 2026February 11, 2026 by Tom Street

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11 February 2026 | Tom Street, Solicitor What does 40 years of loyal service count for? At PricewaterhouseCoopers in Belfast, apparently not enough to protect you from being asked whether training is really something you’re interested in “at your age.” A former PwC executive support assistant has settled her age and disability discrimination claim against the company for £150,000, supported by the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland. She gave more …

Derbyshire Officer’s Sexual Harassment Led to Gross Misconduct Finding

January 24, 2026January 20, 2026 by Tom Street

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20 January 2026 | By Tom Street A Derbyshire police officer has been found guilty of gross misconduct after slapping a female colleague’s bottom, poking another colleague’s buttock, and sending sexually explicit messages to staff. PC Alexander Kimber resigned before the misconduct hearing took place in December 2025. The panel concluded he would have been dismissed had he still been serving, and his behaviour represented “discriminatory and/or harassing behaviour on …

Darlington Nurses Win Harassment Claim Over NHS Changing Room Policy

January 16, 2026January 16, 2026 by Tom Street

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16 January 2026 • By Tom Street An employment tribunal has found that eight nurses were unlawfully harassed by their NHS employer over its policy on single-sex changing facilities. The 134-page ruling, delivered after a 16-day hearing with 24 witnesses and some 4,500 pages of evidence, is one of the first significant workplace decisions since the Supreme Court confirmed that “sex” under the Equality Act 2010 means biological sex. What …

Menopause in the Workplace: A Comprehensive Guide to Your Rights and Protections

September 11, 2024 by Tom Street

Introduction to Menopause and Employee Rights Menopause is a natural phase of life that can bring a variety of symptoms which might affect work performance. Understanding your rights and the legal protections available is crucial for navigating this stage while maintaining your career. This guide explores the legal framework surrounding menopause at work, particularly focusing on sex discrimination, and offers practical advice on managing this transition in the workplace. The …

Understanding Sex Discrimination at Work: A Complete Guide

September 11, 2024 by Tom Street

Introduction to Sex Discrimination In today’s modern workplace, combating sex discrimination is crucial for fostering an inclusive and fair environment. Sex discrimination at work occurs when an employee or job applicant is treated unfavourably due to their sex. This can manifest in various ways, including direct and indirect discrimination, sexual harassment, and unequal pay. Understanding your rights and the legal frameworks in place to protect you is essential. The Equality …

Definition For ‘Unfavourable’ Treatment With Regards To Disability Discrimination

August 3, 2023September 11, 2019 by

The Supreme Court has recently held that ‘unfavourable’ treatment is different from ‘detriment,’ especially in claims for discrimination arising from a disability. This, in turn, stirred a new discussion about what is the correct definition of ‘unfavourable’ treatment, when it comes to disability discrimination. In the Williams v Trustees of Swansea University Pension and Assurance Scheme, the claimant was eligible to receive a final salary pension, when he …

Tribunal finds police discriminated against white heterosexual male

September 17, 2019August 28, 2019 by

In the much debated case, Cheshire police force rejected a potential employee just because he was white. The recruit was a well prepared candidate but was discriminated against because he was a heterosexual male. Son of a detective inspector in Cheshire Police, Matthew Furlong applied to join the police force, at the age of 23, in 2017. His father lodged a complaint when he lost to other candidates. The employment …

Tribunal Finds Gay Head Teacher Suffered Discrimination

September 17, 2019August 1, 2019 by

An employer’s unreasonable behaviour can lead to discrimination found the employment tribunal in the case of Tywyn Primary School vs Aplin. Background It was heard that Mr. Aplin, a 42-year-old gay head teacher, indulged in consensual sex with two 17-year-old males who he met online on a gay dating website. Following an investigation by the local authorities which found that there was neither a criminal offence committed nor was there …

The Rise of an Intellectual Culture giving Respectability to Racism

July 25, 2019July 22, 2019 by

How can we say humanity is at the furthest it has ever gone in terms of advancement, progress and knowledge and yet with such mental resilience find reasons without concrete fact that is universally applicably like gravity to racism? How do you for the quest for knowledge throw away consideration for your fellow man? Scruton, a distinguished philosopher, is among the many ‘intellectuals’ to hold this opinion. As it is …