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Disability discrimination in Employment

For many years now it has been unlawful to discriminate in the workplace because of certain protected characteristics, i.e. someone’s sex, race, age, martial/civil partnership status, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, or disability.  However, many people still encounter discrimination at work.

In this article, we focus on disability discrimination and the rights you may have, as well as the obligations on your employer to help ensure you are treated fairly.

20 Dec 2022
  • Employment
Brendan Donohue Sq Brendan Donohue
Bullying and Harassment

Unfortunately, both bullying and harassment frequently arise as workplace issues. Here, we examine the difference between them, and explain when harassment will amount to unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

09 Mar 2022
  • Employment
Brendan Donohue Sq Brendan Donohue
Termination of employment: the difference between unfair dismissal and redundancy

 

Our experts look at termination of employment, and the difference between unfair dismissal and redundancy.

22 Jun 2021
  • Employment
Brendan Donohue Sq Brendan Donohue
What is a restrictive covenant in an employment contract?

 

We explains what a post-termination restrictive covenant means in employment law and how it may affect you once your employment ends.

22 Jun 2021
  • Employment
Duncan Snook Sq Duncan Snook
Can your employer change your job role?

Over time, job roles can naturally change. However, if your employer suddenly and dramatically alters your job, it’s not the same thing. Here's what to do if it happens to you.

16 Apr 2021
  • Employment
Duncan Snook Sq Duncan Snook
Voluntary redundancy: What are your rights?

If a company is in financial difficulties, or simply doesn’t need as many staff, it might ask people to volunteer to be made redundant.

16 Apr 2021
  • Employment
Brendan Donohue Sq Brendan Donohue
What is unfair dismissal?

Understanding unfair dismissal can help you determine whether you’re a victim of it and help inform your next steps.

16 Apr 2021
  • Employment
Duncan Snook Sq Duncan Snook
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