by Magara Law | Oct 1, 2024 | Article, Content Creation, Discrimination
Every expecting mother in the UK is legally entitled to maternity leave. If this right is breached by an employer, you may have a claim for pregnancy discrimination. This was the case for Miss Yasin whose pregnancy played a part in her employer’s decision to...
by Magara Law | Oct 1, 2024 | Article, Discrimination, Employment Law Updates, Employment Tribunal
A former West Midlands Police firearms officer, Detective Inspector Rebecca Kalam, who successfully filed a sexual discrimination and harassment claim has seen her tribunal award increased to £820,720. Originally granted £30,000 for injury to feelings, the...
by Magara Law | Oct 1, 2024 | Article
WeWork, a prominent office-sharing firm, is undertaking significant closures of its buildings globally, with the exact number of closures in the UK yet to be disclosed. This news follows WeWork’s grappling with challenges stemming from rapid expansion,...
by Magara Law | Oct 1, 2024 | Article, Discrimination, Employment Contracts, Employment Law Updates, Employment Tribunal
July 4, 2024, is when the UK will hold its general election. In this article, we discuss the possible effects on British employment law of a Labour government. The Labour Party stated at the beginning of 2024 that, should it win the general election, it would...
by Magara Law | Oct 1, 2024 | Article, Employment Law Updates
The King’s Speech of 2024 introduced significant upcoming changes to employment law in the UK. This article explores what those changes are. Two pivotal bills were highlighted: the Employment Rights Bill and the draft Equality (Race and Disability) Bill....
by Magara Law | Oct 1, 2024 | Article, Discrimination
Background In 2019, Kristie Higgs, an employee at a Church of England school in Gloucestershire, was dismissed from her position as a Pastoral Assistant after she posted comments on her personal Facebook account opposing the introduction of LGBT-inclusive education at...
