11 September 2018
In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, it is unlawful to discriminate against anyone because of their gender, sexual orientation or gender reassignment. These forms of discrimination occur frequently, especially amongst the LGBT community. LGBT consists of individuals who identity as a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender, who in recent…10 September 2018
Discrimination in relation to the age of employees, job seekers or trainees, regardless of whether they are younger or older, is unlawful under the Equality Act 2010. It is important to understand the different types of age discrimination, which include: Direct Discrimination This occurs when an employee, job seeker, or…07 September 2018
It is unlawful to discriminate against anyone for their religion or belief, as well as an individual’s lack of religion or belief, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. In a work environment, all employees should be protected against discrimination of their religious faith or philosophical belief. This ensures…06 September 2018
The Equality Act 2010 sets out the rights and responsibilities of disabled workers, who are either mentally or physically disabled, protecting them against discrimination in the workplace. To clarify, an employee can be categorised as disabled if they have a long-term physical or mental impairment, which hinders them from…05 September 2018
In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, which has set out rules in relation to racial discrimination against potential and current employees in the workplace. This includes discrimination against colour, nationality, and ethnicity. There are four main types of racial discrimination, including: Direct Discrimination, which occurs when an employee is…04 September 2018
Under the Equality Act 2010, It is deemed unlawful to discriminate against someone based on their gender. Sex discrimination usually occurs in work environments; therefore, employers should ensure that their policies and procedures in place to deal with any complaints regarding discrimination. There are four different types of sex discrimination…03 September 2018
Sexual harassment claims in the workplace are on the rise, and any employee who feels as though they have experienced harassment in a sexual manner, should be made aware of the process for making a complaint. The legal definition of sexual harassment includes the following: “A person (A…03 September 2018
Employment Law is in a constant stream of transition, due to the ever-changing legislation. The more recent changes have focused on attitudes towards sexual harassment, which has come under scrutiny in the form of digital movements from the US, the more prominent been #MeToo and #TimesUp. Although they are US-based…01 September 2018
What are the necessary steps to take when an organisation is served a disputed statutory demand? When dealing with corporate insolvency, unlike personal insolvency, there is no prescribed process when setting aside a statutory demand. Organisations should also be aware of receiving a winding-up petition which could tarnish, or even…01 September 2018
When dealing with a statutory demand the creditor can follow the bankruptcy process or winding-up proceedings, although usually as a last resort to assist the creditor with the details of the debtor’s assets. A bankruptcy or winding-up petition is usually filed by a creditor, in the event that the debtor…To find how our friendly and knowledgeable solicitors can help you, contact us today.
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