Employment law in the UK allows older workers to voluntarily retire at a time of their choice and draw any occupational pension that they are entitled to. Employers, however, cannot set a retirement age or force employees to retire unless it can be justified that such an act is ‘a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim’. For example, in Seldon v Clarkson Wright and Jakes, the claimant claimed that …
In the United Kingdom, the Equality Act 2010 stipulates that it is unlawful to discriminate against an individual in a workplace (gender discrimination) because: they are not (or are) a particular sex; someone thinks that they are the opposite sex (this is referred to as “discrimination by perception”) they are connected to someone of a particular sex (this is referred to as “discrimination by association”) Under the Equality Act, sex …
All of us have heard about Direct discrimination at workplace. Most of us, however, fail to recognise if we are subjected to direct discrimination and take steps against it. All forms of discrimination, in which your employer treats you differently or less favourably because of who you are, qualify as direct discrimination. According to the employment law, such behaviour is unlawful, and you can challenge direct discrimination in an employment …
Employment law in the United Kingdom provides legislative recourse to individuals who experience prejudice-based actions at work. Accordingly, UK labour law deems it unlawful to discriminate against any employee on the basis of age, gender reassignment, disability, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, sex, and sexual orientation. Furthermore, legislatures like the Equality Act 2010 and Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, outlaw any discrimination done on …
According to studies, more than 3 out of 4 employers in the UK pay their male staff more than the female staff. Additionally, male workers earn 10 percent more on average than their female counterparts in 9 out of 17 sectors of the economy. This is the situation as it stands with just days before the deadline expires for all employers in the UK (with at least 250 staff) to …
What is direct and indirect discrimination? Treating someone less favourably even while their rights are protected in equality legislation is unacceptable. If the employer has been discriminating against someone, i.e. an employee with a protected characteristic, it is direct discrimination. Examples of direct discrimination are: Dismissing the staff member with protected characteristic. Refusal or denial to employ such professionals even though they have the required skills for the job. Denying …
As an employee, if you are struggling at your workplace not because of your performance but due to discrimination of any sort, it’s time to consult the employment tribunal. Whenever an employee starts feeling worked up at work, making the employment tribunal claim can save the person from further embarrassing moments. The grievance is dealt with by the experienced employment solicitors or employment lawyers who work along the lines of …
The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1995 of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, now replaced by the Equality Act 2010 is directed towards protecting the rights of the people/professionals with a disability. Disability discrimination is prevalent almost everywhere and more often, the disabled are not aware of their legal rights. In the United Kingdom alone, majority of workers are treated less favourably because …
On 31st October 2017 parents took to the streets in 6 cities across the UK to demand recognition, respect and change for working parents. Organised by the campaign group Pregnant then Screwed, the protestors made 6 demands: Increase the time limit to submit a tribunal claim for maternity and parental leave discrimination from three months to six months (at the very least); Ensure companies report on how many flexible working …
Radio 4 is running the story of an unfair dismissal case as part of its Untold Story series. Due to be broadcast at 11am on Monday 6th November. The opening story features care home employee, Rachel Burns as she prepares for an Employment Tribunal.