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Employment Law Basics for Managers in the United Kingdom

Global People Strategist

There are a few employment law basics that every manager in the United Kingdom should know. In the UK, it is your duty as an employer to make sure that there is no victimization, harassment, or discrimination taking place at work. After all, you are responsible for the well-being of your employees.

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Single Racial Slur Can Establish Harassment Claim in 3rd Circuit

HR Daily Advisor

In March 2010, staffing-placement agency STI Group hired two African-American males, “Leon” and “Dave,” as general laborers to work at Chesapeake Energy Corporation. The 3rd Circuit ruled that the district court incorrectly required that the discrimination be “severe and regular” rather than “severe or pervasive.”

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Disability discrimination: what does case law tell us?

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She appealed and the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) confirmed that the tribunal had been too narrow in its consideration of this issue. Again it was confirmed that the test in SCA Packaging v Boyle was the correct test to use, and that “likely” meant “could well happen”. Arwen Makin is a senior solicitor at ESP Law Ltd.

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Disability Discrimination: I Can See Clearly Now, My Job Is Gone

HR Daily Advisor

In 2010, he transferred to a position supporting the U.S. In 2010, because he was having difficulty using his 22-inch computer monitor, he sent a message to an employee in the property department requesting a larger screen. From 2007 to 2010, Demetri received generally favorable reviews. Court’s Decision.

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When Is a Discrimination Complaint against a Manager an Act of Harassment?

HR Daily Advisor

What if a manager accused of unlawful discrimination based on employees’ religion asserts that the complaint itself is an act of harassment? See how one employer successfully avoided that minefield. My Manager Discriminates Based on Religion. Arave appealed the ruling as well as the award of fees and costs.

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How to improve your return to work interviews

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For employees who had been off during this time, due to sickness or other reasons, a return to work interview is the perfect time to let them know about all of the changes that have occurred and what this means for them as well. This update can help employees feel comfortable and prepared to come back to work.

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How to support workers with ‘hidden’ disabilities

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While many HR professionals might be confident in their knowledge of employment law related to more common, visible disabilities such as mobility problems, so-called ‘hidden’ disabilities – such as dyslexia and autism – pose a much greater challenge. What does the law say? Proof-read. Autism (including Asperger syndrome).