Workplace Burnout and Stress at Work: What Are an Employer’s Legal Responsibilities?
Key Takeaways Employers have legal duties to protect employee health, safety and wellbeing. Workplace stress can contribute to sickness absence, reduced productivity and workplace disputes. Some mental health conditions may be protected under the Equality Act 2010....
Managing Menopause at Work: Legal Risks and Practical Steps
Introduction Awareness of menopause in the workplace has increased significantly, yet many UK employers remain uncertain about their legal obligations. Recent data suggests that a substantial number of women experiencing menopause or perimenopause consider reducing...
Ten Years, £101,000 and a Cautionary Tale: What the Co-op Equal Pay Ruling Means for UK Employers
The case in 60 seconds A former group chief HR officer at the Co-op has been awarded more than £101,000 in damages after a Manchester employment tribunal upheld her claims of unfair dismissal, equal pay and sex discrimination. The ruling, handed down almost a decade...
Changing Working Hours and Working Patterns: What UK Employment Law Says
Recent reports of planned industrial action by London Underground drivers have drawn attention to an issue that is increasingly arising in workplaces across the UK: changes to working patterns and working hours. The dispute reportedly relates to proposals to introduce...