Month: January 2025

Neurodivergent employees fear job discrimination when disclosing their condition during applications

10 January 2025

A recent study by Zurich UK showed that 47% of adults polled hid their medical conditions from prospective employers, and 51% of adults did not disclose their neurodiversity. Of 1000 neurodivergent people polled, nearly half also said that they have been discriminated against when seeking a new job.   Admittedly this is a survey of candidates’ perception […]

Dismissed because of pressure from a third party

8 January 2025

There are five potentially fair reasons an employer can rely on when dismissing an employee who qualifies for unfair dismissal protection by having two or more years continuous service. This blog focuses on the Some Other Substantial Reason (SOSR) defence that is often used if the dismissal does not fall in the other categories – capability, […]

The differences between direct and indirect discrimination 

6 January 2025

Direct discrimination occurs when an employer or service provider treats a person with a protected characteristic (for example, based on their sex, gender, or age) less favourably because of their protected characteristic. Importantly, direct discrimination cannot be justified by an employer or service provider, except in cases of age discrimination where the decision may be justified […]

Should my disciplinary investigation be confidential? 

3 January 2025

Yes, if you are the subject of a disciplinary investigation, you should expect your employer to take steps to keep both the existence and circumstances of the investigation confidential.   A breach of this confidentiality may be a serious issue for an employer from both a legal and practical perspective, possibly affecting (a) the concerned employee’s […]

What to expect in Employment law in 2025

1 January 2025

2024 has been a busy year of change.  In Employment law, we have seen the introduction of several pro-employee changes, including (among others):  So, what is the outlook for 2025 I hear you ask.   Labour’s proposed Employment Rights Bill  Over the last year we have heard a lot about Labour’s plans to re-shape employment law. We […]