Just in case you were wondering … … In last month’s edition we featured the case of a Polish cleaner who claimed her lack of...

Unexpected emergencies do not mean sudden crises Under S.57A(1)(d) of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (ERA 1996), an employee has the right, subject to certain...

£280,000 awarded for disability discrimination In James v The Chief Constable of Norfolk, a tribunal awarded £280,000 to a police officer who would have completed...

EU improves delivery of online equality information A new website on employment, social affairs and equal opportunities has been launched by the European Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/social...

Microsoft adopts bonus scheme to promote diversity Microsoft has announced the launch of an innovative initiative that uses a “pay for performance” approach to enhance...

Minister announces support for councils to deliver equal pay Local Government Minister John Healey has announced action to give councils the financial flexibility they need...

5 year qualified criterion amounted to indirect age discrimination In Rainbow v Milton Keynes Council, Ms Rainbow was employed as a teacher, was aged 61,...

Employer breached duty to notify intended retirement date In Todd v Sanquhar Home Ltd an employment tribunal had to determine the level of compensation which...