Carolyn Soakell

1 week ago | mondaq.com | Carolyn Soakell |Rachel Ward

The government has opened a call for evidence about reforms toequality law, which includes proposals on extending equal payclaims to cover ethnicity and disability and the introduction ofcombined discrimination. Alongside the progress of the Employment Rights Bill throughParliament, the UK government is beginning to look at a package ofemployment law reforms related to equality.

Sep 6, 2024 | lexology.com | Carolyn Soakell

Dignity at work is an increasingly important issue for employers. Taking action to prevent bullying and harassment at work can be crucial in avoiding stress and absenteeism, low staff morale, high turnover and decreased productivity. Workplace harassment and bullying can also expose employers to a variety of different types of damaging legal action.

Nov 28, 2023 | lexology.com | Carolyn Soakell |Charlotte Morgan

Introduction Indirect discrimination: no need for shared protected characteristic Equal pay: single source test Disability discrimination: definition of disability Changes to maternity-related provisions Direct discrimination on grounds of breastfeeding Protection from unfavourable treatment after employees return from maternity leave Extension of protection for individuals not entitled to statutory maternity leave Recruitment: discriminatory public statements Comment Introduction The...