What is the meaning of ‘sex’ under the Equality Act 2010?
The Supreme Court has delivered its ruling today in the highly technical case of ‘For Women Scotland Ltd (appellant) v The Scottish Ministers (Respondent)’, in which it gives its judgement on the meaning of the term ‘sex’ for the purpose of the Equality Act 2010. Overview of the legal issues The Gender Recognition Act 2004 […]
New Bill expected: Equality (Race and Disability) Bill
Anytime now, we can expect to see the publication of a new employment Bill, called the Equality (Race and Disability) Bill. Which, if it becomes law, will: place a legal duty on employers with more than 250 employees to carry out ethnicity (and disability) pay gap reporting extend equal pay rights to protect workers who […]
Ethnicity Pay Reporting
This month, the Government have published guidance on how to measure and report on ethnicity pay differences. Whilst it is not a legal requirement to report on ethnicity pay differences, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), which is the professional body for Human Resources and people development recommend employers voluntarily compile ethnicity pay information to […]
Observing Ramadan in the Workplace
We begin the month of Ramadan and Muslims worldwide will be observing this holy period by abstaining from eating and drinking between dawn and sunset. Fasting is central to the Islamic faith generally, but during Ramadan, it becomes even more fundamental and is a significant part of it. All Muslims are required to fast (although there […]
Managing your retirement
Employers are increasingly moving towards greater flexibility for those who are in the years leading up to retirement; whether it is to support those who wish to combine work with other activities, phase their retirement or simply work longer. Increased life expectancy, better health amongst older people and inadequate pension provision are encouraging more people […]
Age discrimination in the workplace
Employers who discriminate on grounds of age are breaking the law. This article covers information specific to discrimination on grounds of age. The latest labour force survey, produced by the Office for National Statistics (published September 2021) found that: During 2020-2021, the rate of employment for those aged between 50 and 64 has remained generally […]
Transgender equality in the workplace
It is vital that employers build an inclusive culture supporting all employees, regardless of their gender identity or any other protected characteristic. Everybody has the right to equal access to employment, promotion, equal pay and training and development, no matter how they identify themselves, or regardless of any protected characteristic that they hold. So how […]
Why Equality & Inclusion Training is Essential for Your Team
A recent case at the Employment Appeals Tribunal has demonstrated how essential it is for businesses to have clear and thorough employment policies as well as regular and meaningful training on equality, inclusion and diversity. The Case The claimant, Mr Gehlen, who is of Indian origin, was employed by Allay (UK) Ltd in October 2016 […]
