Widely recognised in the workplace In the UK, one in ten people are thought to have dyslexia meaning it is a common disability and one that is widely recognised in the workplace due to its impact on an individual’s performance. In the case of Bulloss -v-...

Enough to demonstrate discrimination Yes, said the EAT in the case of Baldeh -v- Churches Housing Association of Dudley and District Ltd.The EAT determined that even where there are a number of reasons justifying a dismissal, if there is one discriminatory...

Little was done to support her at this time Denise Regan, an administrator at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, worked for the Trust for just over three years before concerns were first identified with her performance. In early January 2016 Regan...

Subject him to “serial farting” In an Australian employment case, David Hingst sought $1.8million (£966,732) in damages after alleging that his work colleague Greg Short would subject him to “serial farting”, 5 or 6 times a day in a windowless, small room...

And now a survey on sexism (sorry to all you men this week!) A recent survey by YouGov which polled over 800 senior HR professionals and people managers revealed that nearly two in five senior women describe their workplace as “sexist”. This is 37% whereas...

Unfairly dismissed for being pregnant three weeks into a new job Continuing with the pregnancy theme, in the case of Eilise Walker v Arco Environmental, Ms Walker won her tribunal claims for unfair dismissal and pregnancy discrimination after being made to...