We look at three cases where employers have lost "discrimination arising from disability" claims after treating workers unfavourably because of disability-related absence.
Enhanced with additional information on how employers can support employees who are experiencing menopausal symptoms, including adopting the BS 30416 - Menstruation, Menstrual Health and Menopause in the Workplace guidance and toolkit.
Updated to include dates for March including National Employee Appreciation Day, Holi, World Down's Syndrome Day and International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
Updated with data on the disparity between men and women at work, including employment rates for women and insights from the FTSE Women Leaders Review, The Cranfield University Female FTSE Board Report and The World Economic Forum Global Gender Gap Report.
In 2025, HR professionals face the unique challenge of dealing with business-as-usual employment law changes, such as increases in statutory maternity, paternity and sick pay, while also beginning their preparations in earnest for the looming Employment Rights Bill. We look at what HR needs to do to meet its employment law obligations and prepare for the coming year