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Deaf Awareness Week 2025

Charlotte Brain
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Deaf Awareness Week took place last week, from 04 – 11 May 2025. The Royal National Institute for Deaf People (‘RNID’) note that “ more than 18 million adults in the UK are deaf or have hearing loss ”. They state that...

The implications of the UK Supreme Court ruling that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex

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On 16 April 2025, in the case of For Women Scotland Ltd (Appellant) v The Scottish Ministers (Respondent) [2025] UKSC 16, the UK Supreme Court ruled that “ the terms woman and sex in the Equality Act 2010 refer to a biological woman and biological...

Unlocking work: what do employers need to consider when making reasonable adjustments for disabled employees

Philip Richardson
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Over recent weeks we have seen the government unveil a series of proposals designed to ‘unlock work’ for millions of people in the UK living with a disability. The so-called ‘Plan for Change’ aims to help the almost 2.5 million...

Supreme Court rules on biological sex and legal protections

Philip Richardson
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The ruling from the Supreme Court is a landmark moment in a long and often controversial debate. There is now legal clarity that protection for sex discrimination under the Equality Act 2010 specifically relates to biological sex, even for those who hold...

When personal conduct breaches professional boundaries

Adam Pennington
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When personal actions compromise professional trust, the consequences can be severe. A CEO's influence extends beyond company walls, shaping the culture, reputation, and integrity of an organisation. Mr. Marchant’s resignation serves as a stark...

The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act - what do I need to know?

Philip Richardson
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The arrival of a newborn baby is typically a happy and joyous occasion for families. However, for those whose infants require neonatal care due to premature birth or health complications, this period can be both emotionally and financially challenging. In...

Are gender fluid and non-binary persons protected under the Equality Act 2010?

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Due to societal changes it is down to new legal cases to bring the law up to date. Recently, in the case of Taylor v Jaguar Land Rover Ltd, it was successfully argued that non-binary and gender-fluid identities are protected under the Equality Act 2010. ...

Age discrimination in the workplace - are your policies discriminatory?

Thomas Yates
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Age is a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010 and claims can be pursued where an individual has been treated unfavourably, or has been placed at a substantial disadvantage, due to a reason related to their age. As you may have read in...

McDonald's reminded of their legal obligations surrounding sexual harassment in the workplace

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The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has written to all McDonald's restaurants in the UK to warn them of their legal obligations to protect staff from sexual abuse. The equality watchdog has written to all 1,400 branches telling them they...

Recent study finds workplace discrimination at a three year high for young women

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According to data obtained by the charity Young Women’s Trust, it is reported that 30% of managers with responsibility for HR and recruitment decisions, agreed that they were aware of instances of young women being discriminated against in the...

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