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Sex Discrimination
As one of nine protected characteristics, employees cannot be discriminated against on the grounds of their sex, as covered by the Equality Act 2010. Despite

Mental Health In The Workplace
With 1 in 4 people experiencing mental health problems each year, that’s a quarter of your employees that could be struggling with their mental health,

Boss, 58, Sacked And Replaced With Younger Woman Wins Age Discrimination Claim
There are fewer and fewer among us who can stretch their minds back to 1983 and the first viewing of the original Ghostbusters in cinemas.

Direct Discrimination Meaning: An Employer’s Guide
In the UK, it is against the law to discriminate against someone because of who they are. This includes their sex, race, religion, age, and

Employees Off Work With Stress? Here’s What You Need to Know
Employees being off work with stress is becoming an increasingly common issue in the UK. This can be a huge problem for businesses, as it

Bereavement Leave – What Employers Need To Know
Bereavement leave also referred to as compassionate leave, is time off from work that all employees are entitled to following the death of a dependant.

What Is Direct Discrimination? Everything You Need To Know
What is direct discrimination? Direct discrimination occurs when a person is treated unfairly as a result of their protected characteristics. This could be their sex,

Guaranteed Interview Scheme: What Is It And Who Should Be Part Of It?
The Guaranteed Interview scheme was a government scheme that businesses could sign up to, in order to demonstrate their commitment to offering interviews to people

Non Solicitation Clause: What You Should Know
Sometimes, it might be in the best interests of your business to protect yourself from customers being poached from your business by former employees. A