Indirect religious discrimination: Blanket “no beards” policy indirectly discriminated against Sikh job applicant
Mr Sethi is a Sikh who adheres strictly to Kesh, which is the requirement that the hair of the body not be cut. Because of his belief in Kesh, Mr Sethi never cuts his beard.
Whistleblowing: Suffering a Detriment
To bring a whistleblowing detriment claim in an employment tribunal, a worker must suffer the detriment in the “field of employment”, not in a private or personal capacity.
Workers Status: Rights of Substitution
A courier’s ability to “release” a delivery job was not an unfettered right of substitution.
Menopause – New Guidance for Employers
ACAS has published new guidance to help employers manage and support menopausal staff. The guidance seeks to educate employers about the menopause as well as suggesting a number of measures that employers can adopt to support staff.
Data Protection: ICO amends guidance on timescales for compliance with DSARs
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has amended its guidance on the timescales for compliance with data subject access requests (DSARs) where the data controller has requested clarification.
