Employees in SMEs are more likely than most to think men are better treated than women at work

Perceptions of male bias in the workplace are much greater among employees in small businesses than in the working population as a whole, according to new findings.

The law should not restrict religious freedom in workplace, says think tank report

Nearly two thirds of people in the UK think the law should not prevent employees expressing their religious views in the workplace.

Bosses are still rejecting highly qualified women because they fear they will leave to have children

Women are better employees, say British bosses, but they are reluctant to offer them top jobs for fear they will leave to have children.

British Airways employee loses appeal in indirect discrimination over crucifix pendant case

A British Airways (BA) employee who was told to cover a crucifix pendant she wore around her neck has lost her appeal against the airline.

Cutting Edge Consortium calls for religious opt-outs to be removed from Equality Bill

The rights of lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender (LGBT) employees got a significant boost yesterday evening as the Cutting Edge Consortium called for 'religious opt-outs' to be removed from the...

Older jobseekers complain of ill-mannered lack of response to applications

One in six jobseekers aged 50-plus feel that they are treated like second-class citizens when they apply for jobs

Sexism in the city inquiry could bring about tighter equality regulations

A Treasury Select Committee has been assigned to investigate pay inequalities and sexism among female workers in the financial sector.

Muslim cocktail waitress wins compensation in tight-fitting red dress sex discrimination case

A Muslim cocktail waitress who refused to wear a tight-fitting red dress at work because it made her "feel like a prostitute" was awarded 3,000 compensation today.

Strathclyde Police's diversity drive harnesses the power of the force by recruiting 10 Jedi knights

Strathclyde Police has recruited 10 members of the Jedi religion as part of a diversity drive.

Enforced retirement rules expose Government double standards, say Age Concern and Help the Aged

One in eight MPs would be out of a job immediately if subjected to forced retirement at age 65 according to Help the Aged and Age Concern.

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Reaction to BBC presenter with one hand is evidence disability discrimination is still rife

The BBC has received complaints from parents about a children's television presenter with one hand, prompting concerns that those with disabilities still face discrimination in the workplace.

BT's HR boss warns employers not to make carers redundant

Employers must not target groups for redundancy that traditionally find it difficult to get into the workplace, BT's director of people and policy Caroline Waters, has told organisations at the launch...