Tag: The Equality Act 2010

After a significant increase in menopause related tribunal cases, employers are being urged to be better informed and better prepared when making changes to the workplace and working conditions.

A tribunal panel in the case Conisbee v Crossley Farms Ltd held that Vegetarianism is not a philosophical belief under the Equality Act 2010. The tribunal did suggest however, that veganism is more likely to be protected under the Act.

Where an employer has groups of employees of foreign origin is it acceptable to ask them to communicate in English while at work? Can requiring employees to speak English ever be justified?

A recent tribunal heard a claim for harassment after staff were encouraged to use offensive terms during a diversity training exercise and the trainer wrote racially offensive terms on a flipchart.