Author Archives: Gareth

Recruiters paint ugly picture of tattoo discrimination

A study of tattoo discrimination by CIPD course providers DPG Plc has revealed that 64% thought ...

Family-friendly rights for fathers

On 22 March, the Women and Equality Committee examined whether the support put in place ...

Ban on headscarves not religious discrimination

Employees may be dismissed with no religious discrimination if they breach a uniform policy that ...

Non-payment of employment tribunal awards

Note: a subsequent legal change has affected the accuracy of this material. A very large percentage of ...

Grace’s dismissal for gross misconduct

From time to time we tell you about a Birmingham employment law case we have ...

The gender pay gap – pay discrimination

Pay discrimination is slowing down – womens pay is catching up with the pay of ...

Should staff be drinking at lunchtime?

One of London’s most historic financial institutions, Lloyd’s of London, has given a shock to ...

Are women-only businesses legal in employment law?

You may have seen this BBC News article about a women-only Cambodian taxi service ‘Moto Girls’ ...

MPs want sex discrimination dress code fines

MPs are calling for employers to be fined firms for sex discrimination in dress codes. ...

Gig economy and employment contracts

The gig economy describes the employment contracts done by individuals on a temporary or specific ...