Discrimination in the workplace
Overview exploring the types of discrimination and how these apply to each of the nine protected characteristics in the Equality Act 2010
Gain insights and advice on working with trade unions amid Employment Rights Act 2025 changes Members can also download a checklist to review their compliance.
Working with trade unions is both a legal obligation and an important strategic choice for employers.
UK employers are required by law to provide trade unions with appropriate access, consultation rights and other statutory entitlements. With the changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025, many organisations are reassessing their union relationships to ensure they can continue to work constructively and remain compliant.
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Overview exploring the types of discrimination and how these apply to each of the nine protected characteristics in the Equality Act 2010
An overview of the main differences in employment law between Northern Ireland and Great Britain (made up of England, Scotland and Wales)
Explore the legal issues relating to marriage and civil partnership discrimination in the workplace
Explore our collection of resources around legal issues relating to religion and belief discrimination in the workplace, including philosophical beliefs
Explore our collection of resources on disciplinary and grievance procedures and conflict resolution including relevant case law and Q&As
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Keep up to date with what is changing under the Employment Rights Act 2025, the Equality (Race and Disability) Bill and the plan to Make Work Pay
Understand the impact the introduction of the Fair Work Agency will have on your practice