Discrimination in the Workplace - Practical Steps to Avoid Tribunal Claims

Introduction

The need to comply with the Equality Act 2010 is an ever present in today’s workplace. The rights of employees and obligations placed on employers, and others, are constantly evolving through case law handed down by the Employment Appeal Tribunal and the Appellate Courts.

This webinar will look at how discrimination law impacts on all aspects of the employment relationship, from recruitment through to termination of employment. It will consider how problems can arise in practice, as well as practical steps to avoid Employment Tribunal claims or minimise exposure to liability.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• An overview of discrimination law
• Issues arising in recruitment and onboarding
• Making reasonable adjustments for disabled staff
• Common problems with performance management and attendance management processes
• How to minimise liability for acts carried out by other members of staff, following the coming into force of the duty to prevent sexual harassment on 26 October 2024
• What can happen when a grievance procedure goes wrong, and how to avoid it
• The impact of inequality of terms and conditions

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Tuesday 6th May 2025

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