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Homophobic discrimination in the spotlight
© Workplace Law Group 2009 All rights reserved Homophobic discrimination in the spotlight Homophobic discrimination in the spotlight Sexual orientation discrimination and harassment in employment has been unlawful for over three years, but in practice there have not been as many cases brought as may have been expected. However two key decisions in the last month have reinforced the pro...
News analysis | 7 Jan 2009
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Equality Bill: full details announced in House of Commons
.... Though more disabled people are now working than ever before, a disabled person is still two and a half times more likely to be out of work. If you are black or Asian you are less likely to be in work and if you are in work you are more likely to be earning below the level of your qualifications. Homophobic bullying still blights the lives of most lesbian or gay young people, and it is still perfectly lawful to tell someone ‘sorry, you’re too old’ to refuse anything from healthcare to insurance.”To counteract these inequalities, Harman says that everybody “must play their part” through the...
News | 26 Jun 2008
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Lords ruling could lead to more bullying at work claims
...heir workplaces. In the case the House of Lords ruled that the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 protects employees while they are at work as elsewhere, and that employers can be held vicariously liable for harassment at work. The case centred on employee William Majrowski who was subjected to homophobic harassment in his workplace. He later sued his employers under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997, arguing they were vicariously liable for the behaviour of the manager who harassed him. His claim was originally struck out by the County Court but, as Workplace Law previously reported, the Cour...
News | 25 Jul 2006
