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Whether a court or employment tribunal is able to conclude that unlawful discrimination has taken place, will in respect of some heads of claim, often depend on whether the organisation, service provider or employer is able to establish that their actions...
Race Equality Week 2026 provides an important opportunity for organisations and individuals to reflect on both progress made towards race equality in the workplace, and also to consider what more can be done. For employers, this is a timely reminder of...
Neurodiversity refers to the natural variation in human brain functioning, including conditions such as Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette’s syndrome and more. These are recognised as disabilities under the Equality Act 2010 when they have a...
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has led to its widespread use by individuals and businesses in some instances using it to address legal disputes. This may include drafting grievances on employment related issues, wider complaints, taking initial...
The annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities takes place on Wednesday 03 December 2025 this year. This year’s theme for International Day of Persons with Disabilities is ‘fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing...
Being neurodivergent can result in employees having conditions that amount to a disability under the Equality Act 2010. Examples of neurodivergence include ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), autism, dyslexia, and dyspraxia. Section 20 of...
Recent reports have revealed that UK businesses are losing millions of pounds each month due to lack of accessibility for disabled people. Research indicates that, although approximately 16 million people throughout the UK have a disability, 90% of...
Worryingly, the TUC has reported that over a third of employees have suffered bullying in the workplace. There is a fine line between the distinction of workplace bullying and harassment. Bullying is not legally defined as being unlawful, with gov.uk...
From 13th – 19th November, the UK observes Transgender Awareness Week, a time dedicated to amplifying the voices of transgender and non-binary people, educating the public, and advocating for equality. Why this week matters Transgender Awareness...
Pizza Hut has announced it will close 68 eat-in restaurants and 11 delivery sites in the UK after the firm operating them fell into administration. The closures are predicted to affect over 1200 workers who are now at risk of redundancy. Adam Pennington,...
