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 …
How much is the payment? When it comes to advising you (the employee) on the actual settlement agreement document, your employer will normally include a clause in the agreement to provide for a contribution towards your legal costs. This is usually between £250 and £500 plus VAT, but it could be more or less. Assuming that you have been employed for over 2 years, and have either been dismissed, or …
There are certain actions or behaviors that are totally unacceptable in a workplace which will result in an immediate sack without any prior notice or warning. These actions or behaviors are referred to as GROSS MISCONDUCT. There are rules and regulations established in all forms of workplace which not only protect the integrity of the workplace, it also ensures mutual respect, peaceful co-habitation and protection of both employees and employers. …
Is there really a difference between a whistleblower and a snitch? The line separating the two seems to get blurry as the days go by. While a snitch probably discloses information to save/ protect himself from repercussion, a whistleblower does so for the greater good. It is sad thing today that a negative connotation is linked to the word ‘whistleblower’. Whistleblowers see wrong and speak up immediately. Surely this should …
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 …
Unfair dismissal is when your employment contract is terminated, and your employer did not have a fair reason to do so. Alternatively, if your employer did have a fair reason, but handled your dismissal using incorrect procedure, is also considered unfair dismissal. Employment Rights Act 1996 According to the Employment Rights Act 1996, an employer can’t dismiss employees without any fair reason. Automatic Unfair Dismissal If the reason for the …
Racial discrimination is when a person of a particular race is treated less favourably than another person of a different race in a similar situation. This type of discrimination can be based on colour, descent, nationality, ethnic origin or immigrant status. Types of Racial Discrimination There are two types of racial discrimination: Direct discrimination This is referred to as a situation where one person is treated differently than the other …