The disparity faced by workers in UK supermarket giant, Asda regarding sex discrimination remains a common occurance in the workplace. The Problem In 2014, a group of staff, mainly females, who worked for one of the biggest suppermarket retailers in the UK, Asda, raised claims concerning the disparity faced in pay when compared with their counterparts who worked in the warehouse for the company. The claim aims to level the …
The Equality Act 2010 has sought to end worker’s age discrimination in the workplace. This act states that “no one can be treated unfairly or denied any job opportunity because they are above, or, below a certain age or age group”. An indication that no one can be denied any right based on their age. Howver, age discrimination can come in different guises. Example One: During the recruitment of a …
The decision of a Watford employment tribunal in the case of Miss De Groen vs Gan Menachem Hendon Nursery which ruled that Ms De Groen was discriminated against by her employers (Gan Menachem Hendon Nursery) based on her sex and religious belief has been upturned by the Employment Appeal Tribunal. Problems started when Ms De Groen attended a barbecue with her boyfriend who she was at that time, co-habiting with. …
Research by an Artificial intelligence system analysed the role of men and women in UK workplaces. It found there was a massive gender bias in the workplace. This study was conducted by AI engineers and data scientists at Glass A. I. Their technology read and interpreted every available website on the internet and compiled information pertaining to employment practices in the UK. Royal Statistical Society published this study which revealed …
Returning to work after the birth of a child has many challenges for new mums, not least if they are still breastfeeding their baby. The benefits of breastfeeding are well known but in order to be able to continue to do so women need to ensure that their milk supply is maintained. In order to ensure they have the supply required to feed their baby, women need to express the …
There is much discussion around the increasing rate of unemployment, the employability status of the population should also be considered. Employability is the ability of people in the population to possess the required skill set and experience to practically handle a form of business or job. Some of the population are employable but registered disabled. However, their disability status should not be a reason for them not being accepted by …
Experiencing gender-based discrimination, a.k.a. sex discrimination, at your workplace can be quite hard to deal with — especially from a legal perspective. But if you take care to collect all the necessary evidence then seeking a legal remedy can prove to be much simpler than perhaps you thought. So, if you are unsure how to go about proving that you were subjected to sex discrimination at your workplace, here are …
Parenthood is one of the most exciting phases in our lives. It changes the outlook and priority of life and offers a fresh perspective. Women go through various physical and emotional changes during pregnancy. It can be one of the happiest, and sometimes, stressful periods of her life. This stress is amplified for working women who juggle their household, office and the changes within them. Every woman needs additional help …
Implementing diversity and inclusion in the workplace is not just a trend – it has tangible and direct benefits. Organisations with greater workplace diversity are considered to outperform their competitors and gain higher profits! What is diversity in the workplace? It means a company employs people with different characteristics, age, religion, gender, cultural background, religion, education, language, race, abilities, education, languages, etc. What is inclusion in the workplace? It means …
What is Pregnancy Discrimination? It refers to a situation where you’re given less priority than other employees because you’re pregnant. For example, An employer treats you unfairly just because you’re pregnant, breastfeeding or because you’ve recently given birth. In such a case, you may be believed to be discriminated against. The Equality Act 2010 According to the Equality Act 2010, this is pregnancy and maternity discrimination. It says that no …