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Accent discrimination at work: what the law does and doesn’t cover
Under the Equality Act 2010, UK workers are protected from discrimination at work if it relates to one of nine protected characteristics: age, sex, sexual…
Top tips for Probationary Periods
A probationary period is a trial phase at the start of a new employment relationship, during which both the employer and the employee assess the suitability…
Banter and Bystanders: the wide reach of harassment claims
Under the Equality Act 2010, harassment is defined as unwanted conduct related to a protected characteristic that violates someone’s dignity or creates an intimidating, hostile,…
Lone-working in the UK: legal rules and practical tips
Over the summer, a social media video showing a fast-food employee in the US single-handedly running a fast-food outlet went viral. The video, taken by…