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Mandatory Retirement Age
Comment Posted on 15/05/2012 14:23:00 | Category: Discrimination |
The case of Seldon v Clarkson Wright and Jakes illustrated that the test for justifying direct age discrimination is different and narrower than the general test for justifying indirect discrimination. In this case a partner from the Respondent firm of solicitors was forced to retire at the age of 65.  It was found that the compulsory retirement age contained in the firm’s deed of part... read more...
Employee accused of lying about miscarriage and pregnancy not unlawfully harassed (EAT)
Comment Posted on 04/05/2012 13:43:00 | Category: Discrimination |
In the case of Warby v Wunda Group plc, Mrs Warby worked as a sales consultant for Wunda Group plc.  A dispute arose between Mrs Warby and her manager, Mr Pugh.  There was conflict as to what had been agreed to be her basic salary.  Each party accused each other of lying.  Mrs Warby stated that her wages had been changed because she was pregnant. Mr Pugh denied this, and then w... read more...
Age Discrimination
Comment Posted on 26/04/2012 12:51:00 | Category: Discrimination |
In the case of Homer v Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police both the EAT and the Court of Appeal rejected the claim of indirect age discrimination.  Mr Homer held a role working for the Police National Legal Database.  A new grading structure was introduced, which required employees to hold a law degree to reach the highest grade.  In order to get a law degree, Mr Homer would ha... read more...
Supreme Court to have final say in Birmingham equal pay case
Comment Posted on 20/04/2012 11:37:00 | Category: Discrimination |
In Birmingham City Council v Abdulla (2011) leave has been granted to Birmingham City Council to appeal to the Supreme Court to decide whether claims can be brought in the civil courts where they will be in time, rather than restrict them to the employment tribunal where they will be out of time.   In this case 174 women submitted equal pay claims. The group comprised of cleaners, cooks, cat... read more...
ACAS guidance promoting positive mental health at work
Comment Posted on 20/04/2012 11:34:00 | Category: Discrimination |
ACAS, in collaboration with the NHS' Mindful Employer initiative, has published a training package and guidance for employers aimed at promoting positive mental health in the workplace.  Promoting positive mental health at work has been designed to work with employers to: Challenge stigmas Concentrate on feasible steps an employer can make to help ... read more...
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