HR Articles

As immediate political and economic shockwaves of the referendum result pass in days to come, and the UK begins to adjust to a different future, there are few certainties about how the legal and financial frameworks will ultimately be affected.

More than 7,000 Asda employees have brought equal pay claims in the Employment Tribunal, alleging that in-store work such as shelf-stacking and checkout roles (predominantly carried out by female employees) is of equal value to warehouse work (predominantly carried out by men). They claim it is thus unlawful to pay those in-store employees less than the warehouse-based employees. Asda is defending the claims.

We published an article on the impact of a possible Brexit on employment law back in April, concluding that whilst the impact of Brexit can be speculated it was uncertain. This remains the case

In Taiwo v Olaigbe and Onu v Akwiwu, the Supreme Court has held that although the severe mistreatment of migrant domestic workers was because of their immigration status, this did not amount to race discrimination.

Foodles Production (UK) Ltd, a subsidiary of Disney, responsible for the $2bn grossing Star Wars film ‘Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens’ (released in 2015) is being prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive regarding an incident involving Harrison Ford during filming.

The Government Equalities Office has published guidance for employers on the recruitment and retention of transgender staff, recognising that there is often a lack of awareness and understanding in relation to gender identity which can result in employers failing to support staff effectively.

A criminal trial is currently underway at York Crown Court in relation to attacks made on a young Christian apprentice by his colleagues while he was working for a shop-fitting firm, Direct Interior Solutions (DIS).

Back in August last year we reported that six Lithuanian employees were suing a Kent-based Company, DJ Houghton Catching Services Ltd, in the High Court.

A doctor has reached a settlement with Chelsea Football Club and Jose Mourinho (the Club’s former manager) after she brought claims for constructive dismissal and sex discrimination.

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has recently prosecuted an employee who transferred information about his company’s clients before moving to a new job.