Met Police did not make racist promotions

An Employment Tribunal has ruled that the Metropolitan Police Service did not overlook black and Asian staff when promoting white officers.

Workplace bullying still a problem

Three and a half million UK employees say they have been bullied in their current job.

Sexual discrimination is rife in large businesses

More than three quarters (78%) of men and women working in the marketing departments of FTSE 100 companies feel sex discrimination is present throughout their business, according to the Marketers...

Discriminatory pay protection schemes deemed unlawful

Thousands of low-paid women in the public sector are set to lodge claims against their employers after a critical equal pay test case ruled that pay protection schemes discriminating in favour of men...

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MPs in the dark about hurdles older workers face

The majority of MPs are unaware of barriers facing older workers, according to a report from The Age and Employment Network (TAEN).

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Landmark age discrimination ruling

A teenager who claimed she had been sacked from her administrative job for being too young has won a landmark legal case.

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Pressurising people to retire is a dangerous policy

One in five retirees have felt pressured by employers to quit their jobs, according to a new AXA survey.

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No let-up on discrimination against gay and lesbian workers

More than a quarter of gay and lesbian workers have experienced discrimination in the workplace, according to a new report.

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How one little word can make a big difference

<b>Retirement is straightforward enough. Or is it? Not if you mix it up with redundancy over the age of 50, says Janet Gaymer</b>

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Religion is as much a part of work as it is of everyday life

<b>With concerns about work-life balance and the increase in stress, what role does religion have in todays workplace? By Stefan Stern</b>

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Youre never too old to claim unfair dismissal

Two recent cases may force the Government to tackle age discrimination sooner than itintended, says Janet Gaymer

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Tightening up the laws on equal treatment

It is crucial, says Janet Gaymer, for HR professionals to be aware of proposed changes to the discrimination laws

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