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 | Discrimination, Employment Law Updates
Case – M Mariotti -v- Hippodrome Casino Ltd An Employment Judge ruled against an age and race discrimination claim made against London’s Hippodrome Casino, stating that being told to behave more maturely at work isn’t discriminatory. Ms. Mariotti, a waitress,...
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 | Discrimination, Employment Tribunal
Background An employment tribunal heard from Nicola Hinds in February brought claims of discrimination on the basis of her pregnancy. Nicola said that she had enjoyed a good career at the security company until she shared the news of her pregnancy in April 2020. The...
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, 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...
