Race-related harassment cost employer £9k (2024)

Mr Taneja joined the company as an area sales manager in June 2021. He was highly regarded within the company’s sales team; however, his employment was terminated after a difficult initial meeting with a new sales director. Mr Taneja brought various claims in the employment tribunal including a claim for harassment related to race. The…

Disability discrimination, small employers what are your obligations?

Disability is a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010 which makes disability discrimination unlawful in employment. Not all disabilities are obvious and employers are often confused as to their obligations. We start by understanding the definition of a disability in terms of employment. Substantial impact on day-to-day activities The easiest way to describe a…