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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 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 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...
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 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...
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...
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...
At Stephensons we have a number of brand values which encapsulate the way in which we behave and practice. One of our brand values is ‘inclusive’ and we are demonstrating this through celebrating Zero Discrimination Day. On 1st March...
The UK government has announced that the National Living Wage (NLW) will increase by 6.7% from £11.44 to £12.21 per hour, effective from April 2025. This adjustment is expected to benefit over three million workers, providing an annual pay rise...
Almost four years since the final Covid-19 lockdown ended, and yet many are still found to be working remotely. The pandemic has reshaped the way we work, ushering in the era of hybrid working – a blend of remote and in-office work. What started as a...
