Pregnant workers – bumps ahead for employers?

A recent case has raised questions about whether a pregnant worker could qualify for protection before their employer knows they are pregnant

Gender pay gap lawsuit puts Google in the spotlight again

Aside from being the US equivalent of a pay inequality claim, this case is also significant as an example of sex discrimination

Inequalities, discrimination and the pay gap

Can HR play a role in fostering workplace inclusion and equality?

Recruiting foreign workers: The advertising and interview pitfalls

Most employers are aware not to discriminate against employees, but many forget that in job adverts

Three in five UK employees experienced disability bias

65% with a mental disability and 45% with a physical disability believe their organisation isn't inclusive

Tackling racial discrimination in schools

A NASUWT and the Runnymede Trust report concluded a pervasive culture of racism persists in schools

Dress codes: What your business needs to know

Goldman Sachs' decision to relax its dress code will help the firm to attract the best new talent

Preventing Uber-style sexual harassment problems

Sexual harassment can fall under the radar so employers need to take all possible steps to prevent it

Workers concerned about discrimination

Many believe that diversity and inclusion are not high on their employers’ agendas

Raising the profile of disabled NHS staff

In the last 12 months a lot of work has been carried out to develop a workforce disability equality standard

Non-native accents: An unacknowledged workplace stigma?

Even when speaking the same language, subtle differences in speaking styles can have persistent effects

Employment tribunal judgments online: What this means in practice

An online employment tribunal judgments database is now live which has important consequences for employers and employees