Is Menopause a Disability? Whilst potentially considered a taboo subject in the past, there is now far more conversation about menopause and, with employment rates for women aged 50 – 64 increasing from 46.9% in 1992 to 66.3% in 2023, more women are experiencing...
Job Application by Phone – a Reasonable Adjustment? The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) judgment in AECOM v Mr Mallon demonstrates the importance of employers considering all options for reasonable adjustments, including for job applicants. In this recent judgment,...
Toxic workplace culture…I’m not loving it In February this year, McDonalds entered into a legally binding agreement with the Equality and Human Rights Commission through which it pledged to protect its staff from sexual harassment. Following the agreement, the BBC...
When might employers be liable for an employee’s wrongdoing? The principle of ‘vicarious liability’ is a legal concept that holds employers responsible for the actions of their employees when those actions occur within the scope of their employment. The scope of the...
Sexual harassment at work – where to draw the line? Tesco Chairman, John Allan, has recently been accused of inappropriate behaviour towards four female employees, which he wholly denies. Although it seems obvious now, behaviour of the type alleged in this situation...
Coronation Bank Holiday – the right to a day off? As has been widely anticipated and much discussed across the country, on Saturday 6th May 2023, King Charles III will be formally coronated as King. Not only will this be a historic day for the country, for many,...
Stress Awareness Month – what are employers’ responsibilities? April is ‘Stress Awareness Month’. Its purpose is to try and increase public awareness about both the causes and cures of the modern stress epidemic. For employers, it can be used as an opportunity...
Lineker, the BBC and do you have a social media policy? In the wake of a weekend where Gary Lineker has gone from a household football name to a person subject to widespread controversy surrounding freedom of speech and the imposition of workplace policies, the...
New year, new EPC regulations for commercial properties Important advice for Landlords on upcoming changes to minimum EPC standards As we roll into the new year, it is often a good time to assess that all regulations are in order for our businesses and properties. In...
