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Supreme Court ruling on definition of ‘woman’ in the Equality Act: what it means for HR

The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the term “woman” in the Equality Act 2010 refers specifically to biological sex and does not include transgender women.

Alessandra Pacelli - Thursday, April 17, 2025

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Gender divide shapes public attitudes to DEI initiatives in the UK, research shows

There is a general support in the UK for workplace DEI initiatives - although with clear gender-based differences in opinion.

Alessandra Pacelli - Wednesday, April 16, 2025

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Tribunal dismisses race discrimination claim over name misspelling

An employment tribunal dismissed a discrimination claim, ruling that the misspelling of the claimant's a surname was a typing error and unrelated to race.

Alessandra Pacelli - Monday, April 14, 2025

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UK businesses ‘increasingly relying’ on freelancers amid hiring challenges

A growing number of UK businesses are turning to freelancers to fill skills gaps and respond to changing workforce needs.

Alessandra Pacelli - Friday, April 11, 2025

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Gender pay gap ‘largely unchanged’ as most UK employers report disparities

Government figures show that nearly four fifths of employers filling out the UK gender pay gap report have a pay gap in favour of men.

Alessandra Pacelli - Thursday, April 10, 2025

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UK workplaces are failing working mothers, research finds

UK workplaces are still falling short when it comes to supporting working mothers, according to a new report.

Alessandra Pacelli - Tuesday, April 8, 2025

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Asking a woman why she wants to work is sex harassment, tribunal rules

An employment tribunal has ruled that questioning a woman’s motivation for working is inherently sexist and amounts to sex harassment.

Alessandra Pacelli - Thursday, April 3, 2025

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Whistleblowing reports ‘reach record levels’ as employee confidence grows

Whistleblowing awareness has increased in recent years, with employees across various industries more willing to report workplace concerns.

Alessandra Pacelli - Wednesday, April 2, 2025

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A former nurse whose employer failed to make reasonable adjustments following a serious brain injury was awarded more than £200,000.

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UK SMEs ‘reassess freelancer use’ – but fear consequences of misclassification

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