Issue 832

Pregnant then screwed

Recent research has found a shocking level of bias against women workers with babies which emanates not just from their managers but also their co-workers.

Grounds for review

When dealing with an area of law that is generally accepted as settled, tribunals still need to avoid falling into the trap of imposing an outright prohibition.

Protecting beliefs

When considering a claim for prejudice on the basis of someone’s faith, tribunals must determine the employer’s motives behind the decision that they took.