Do “Religiously Orientated” Swear Words Amount To Harassment?

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In the case of M v P Care Home Ltd and others, M brought a claim against her employer for religious harassment. In particular, regarding the regular use of swear words in her presence that included phrases such as “Jesus f*****g Christ" and “oh my f*****g God.”
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‘Cultural Differences’ Comment Not Discriminatory

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A Muslim Royal Mail worker whose complaint about a colleague eyeing naked women online was attributed by his boss to ‘cultural differences’ has failed to convince the Court of Appeal that he was a victim of race and religious discrimination.
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‘Bullied’ Teacher Compensation Hopes Boosted

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Teacher, who claims that she was bullied out of her job by a newly appointed headmistress has had her hopes of a substantial compensation payout boosted.
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Whistleblowing – Consultation on Annual Reporting by Prescribed Persons

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Following a consultation exercise, the Government is in the process of making further amendments to the existing whistleblowing framework.
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Could Obesity be classed as a Disability?

Is Obesity a Disability?
An Advocate General Opinion decision has highlighted the question of whether or not obesity could be classed as a disability.
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How to Deal With Misbehaving Employees

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An Employment Appeal Tribunal upholds British Airways decision to dismiss a cabin crew member.
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Equal Pay Audits – Regulations Published

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New regulations have been published that set out the circumstances in which an ET must order an employer to carry out an equal pay audit.
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Failure to Work Notice Period – Deduction Not Penalty Clause

Notice period is not a penalty
An Employment Tribunal has confirmed that the deduction of pay for a failure to work the specified notice period does not class as a penalty & is allowable.
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Changes to HM Courts and Tribunals Service Fee Remission Application Process

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With effect from 30 June, the HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) fee remission application process has been simplified.
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Law Firm Partner Age Discrimination Claim Fails

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Professional firms that follow the traditional course of fixing a particular age at which their partners are required to retire can breathe a sigh of relief.
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