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New review to boost employment prospects of autistic people

A new review designed to boost the employment prospects of autistic people has been launched by the Government to spread opportunity, close the employment gap and grow the economy.

Article by: Makbool Javaid, Partner - Simons Muirhead Burton 14 April 2023

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Jobseeker wins discrimination claim after recruitment agency rejects birth certificate

In Ms A Khan v Brook Street (UK) Ltd Azma Khan is British born of Pakistani ethnicity. In October 2020, she applied to the Brook Street Recruitment Agency for employment which would entail assignment to a role with HMRC. She received a telephone call from an employee of Brook Street named Lucie Ospalkova who was to be her primary point of contact with regard to the application. Ms Ospalkova told Ms Khan that she was putting her forward to the “next stage”.

Article by: Makbool Javaid, Partner - Simons Muirhead Burton 13 April 2023

EAT rules that an employee’s meltdowns and aggressive behaviour at work did not arise from his disabilities

In the case of Philip McQueen v General Optical Council Mr McQueen is disabled. His health conditions include dyslexia, some symptoms of Asperger’s Syndrome and hearing loss. During his employment by the General Optical Counsel, he was examined by an occupational health adviser, a psychologist and a psychiatrist. The medical evidence showed that when he was in situations of stress, anxiety or conflict, he would raise his voice and adopt mannerisms that suggested aggression, using inappropriate speech or tone.

Article by: Makbool Javaid, Partner - Simons Muirhead Burton 12 April 2023

Morrisons fined £3.5M over death of vulnerable employee

Morrisons supermarket has been fined £3.5 million following a successful prosecution by Tewkesbury Borough Council for failing to ensure the health and safety of an epileptic employee who died after falling from a shop stairway.

Article by: Makbool Javaid, Partner - Simons Muirhead Burton 10 April 2023

Government reviews whistleblowing laws

A review of the whistleblowing framework – the laws that support workers who blow the whistle on wrongdoing in the workplace – has been launched by the Government today. The review will seek views and evidence from whistleblowers, key charities, employers and regulators.

Article by: Makbool Javaid, Partner - Simons Muirhead Burton 6 April 2023

Just Eat shifts focus to independent couriers

Just Eat, one of the world's leading online food ordering and delivery companies, has recently announced its decision to stop employing its own couriers. This move comes as the company seeks to shift its focus towards working with independent delivery firms, allowing them to expand their reach and improve the quality of their services.

Article by: Makbool Javaid, Partner - Simons Muirhead Burton 5 April 2023