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Discrimination at work

Discrimination is a complex and high‑risk area of UK employment law. Employers must ensure that decisions, policies and workplace practices do not unlawfully disadvantage individuals, and that complaints are handled fairly and consistently.

Handled incorrectly, discrimination issues can expose organisations to significant legal, financial and reputational risk. Clear policies, informed decision‑making and effective responses to concerns are essential.

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Commentary and Insights

No bad intent required: How unconscious gender bias shapes leadership progression

Understand how vague leadership criteria and stereotypes shape leadership outcomes and contribute to unequal progression for women.
Employment law guide

Disability discrimination: Definition of disability

A guide explaining how disability is defined under the Equality Act 2010 and who is protected from disability …
Employment law guide

Part-time workers

A guide to the rights of part‑time workers under the Part‑time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations …
Employment law guide

Occupational requirements and other exceptions

Understand when occupational requirements can legally justify different treatment at work. Explore key HR exceptions to discrimination under …
Tools & templates

Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) statement for job advert (short form)

A short‑form EDI statement for job adverts, helping employers communicate their commitment to inclusive recruitment and encourage diverse …
Case studies

Failure to make reasonable adjustments for dyslexic candidate

A disability discrimination case where an employer failed to make reasonable adjustments during recruitment by refusing to adapt …
Case studies

Disability-related absence: Tribunal round-up

A tribunal round‑up examining recent disability discrimination cases where employers were found to have treated employees unfavourably because …
Commentary and Insights

Media myths: What did the judge really say in Higgs v Farmor’s School?

This resource provides analysis of the Higgs v Farmor's School decision, and what it means for employers.
Case studies

Recruiting on “gut feeling” led to unconscious racial bias

A discrimination case examining how reliance on “gut feeling” in recruitment decisions led to findings of unconscious racial …

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