HR and Employment Law Experts
Are Christmas decorations religious discrimination?
No! Don’t worry, it’s not political correctness gone mad!
Religious belief is protected by the Equality Act 2010. It doesn’t stop the display of Christmas decorations in the workplace. In fact, it doesn’t stop any traditional customs under religious discrimination.
When can they bring a solicitor to a disciplinary meeting?
When the consequences of them being dismissed would mean that they could never work in their profession again. Ever.
How much would you have to pay if you lost a discrimination case at tribunal – what is it capped at?
Bad news – it is unlimited! Which is why all those female city bankers can claim millions of pounds in compensation.
What irritates me more is when the NHS, who should know better, do the same. There was a case recently where a female surgeon from an ethnic minority successfully won her case of discrimination AND harassment against the NHS.
So. You’re a small business with just a few employees, and managing them is one job you have to do yourself. And do it well.
Learn from the costly traps that other employers have fallen into, with this free guide on the pitfalls you simply must avoid. Remember these are the seven biggest mistakes that employers make which lead straight to a tribunal and cost them their personal cash – so beware!
I went on a conflict management workshop recently. Which you might think is a bit strange, considering that a lot of my business comes from when conflict doesn’t get resolved. But believe me, I would have enough to do without sorting out playground fights!
That became clear when Marc went through the amount of time and money usually involved in dealing with a grievance/tribunal claim. Adjusting for small businesses, you are talking about at least £4000 worth of time, energy and hassle of managers, advisors and possibly lawyers to get it resolved. Not to mention the lack of work being done by those who are aggrieved!
Our clients have remained tribunal free for over 17 years now (and that’s only because we started business in 2003!).