Can your employer give you a bad reference?
When giving a reference, an employer has a duty to be fair, truthful and accurate. However, it should be remembered that the giver of a reference has these duties not just to the subject of the reference, but also to… Read on
Can you suffer discrimination in the workplace due to your Brexit beliefs?
Several years on from the EU referendum in 2016, and the political chaos caused by the result does not look like it will be resolved anytime soon. It is clear that the question of whether or not the UK should… Read on
Am I protected against disability discrimination at work?
Whether or not you are protected from discrimination at work depends on if you can actually show that you have a disability. For legal purposes, the meaning of disability is much wider than might be commonly understood. Ultimately, only an… Read on
Maternity leave: what are your employment rights?
When going on maternity leave, many expectant mothers will have questions regarding their rights as an employee. With an abundance of myths surrounding maternity entitlements, it’s no surprise that concerns may arise. In the infographic below, we have highlighted the… Read on
What are my rights on returning to work after maternity leave?
Returning to work after maybe a year or more out of the workplace on maternity leave can be daunting. That’s why it is particularly important to understand what your legal rights and entitlements are regarding holidays, promotions and pay, prior… Read on
What are the legal requirements for equality and diversity in the workplace?
Most people have heard of equality and diversity but, what does this actually mean? Where did the phrase come from and what are employers’ legal obligations when it comes to ensuring equality and diversity in the workplace? Definition of equality… Read on
Laws on workplace relationships
As we begin to spend increasing amounts of time working, it should come as no surprise that many people meet their partner at work. Many employers are now beginning to impose regulations surrounding workplace relationships. But what are the relevant… Read on
Can I sue my employer for harassment?
Harassment, as defined in the Equality Act 2010 is unlawful. If you can show that you have suffered harassment in the workplace carried out by a colleague, you will be able to bring a claim against your employer. What is… Read on
Can I sue my employer for unfair treatment?
We often see clients who are generally aggrieved about the way that their employer has treated them. Although they genuinely feel that they have suffered unfairness at work, unless this can be linked to a specific legal protection which an… Read on
Women on boards: FTSE companies face sanctions for lack of progress
One in five of the UK’s biggest companies are failing to increase diversity on their boards of directors at a quick enough pace, according to the Investment Association (the trade body which represents UK investment managers). Out of 350 companies… Read on