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...
Gender-Neutral Language in Job Adverts: What Employers Need to Know
New government guidance is calling on UK employers to reconsider the language used in job advertisements — raising important questions about equality law, recruitment practice, and what businesses are actually required to do. The Office for Equality and Opportunity...