Tag Archives: Discrimination
How “Fair” is Unfair Dismissal? – by Richard Woodman, Head of Employment
So we read today that the government has commissioned a report which apparently concludes that the Unfair Dismissal legislation is not fit for purpose and should be abolished. Continue reading
Senior Women in the City: The Impact of Regulatory Reform on the UK Financial Markets – by Nicki Gilmour, Founder and CEO of The Glass Hammer and Caroline Doran, Partner, Employment Law, Royds Solicitors
Last Wednesday, Theglasshammer.com held its first annual event in London for senior women in the capital markets. Continue reading
Press Release: Leisure Centre Manager unfairly dismissed on the grounds of his age to save pension costs, by Helen Murphie
A local authority unfairly dismissed a Leisure Centre Manager shortly before his 50th birthday to save his pension costs, an Employment Tribunal found, (Wednesday 7th September 2011). Continue reading
‘Banter in the workplace: camaraderie or harassment?’ By Fiona Aitken (Employment Department)
Sky Sports this week ousted football commentators Andy Gray and Richard Keys after they made sexist comments about a female assistant referee. The naming and shaming of the pair has re-sparked the debate about when and how we ought to draw the line between banter in the workplace and unlawful discrimination. Continue reading
‘Retirement age to be abolished’ by Richard Woodman
My employment colleagues – Gemma Ospedale and Helen Murphie – have been busy sending information out on the Government’s recent decision to abolish the Default Retirement Age of 65 from 1st October 2011. Continue reading
‘Equality Act Update’ by Gemma Ospedale
In advance of 1st October, when the remaining provisions of the Equality Act came into force, we prepared a briefing for our clients reminding them of the changes.
In essence, these revolve around the following issues: Continue reading
‘Royds promotes two home grown senior associates’, by Stewart Wilkinson and Cheryl Sturdy
Royds solicitors, based near St Paul’s, has promoted two of its solicitors to senior associates: Helen Murphie in employment and Deanna Hurst in private client. Continue reading