Discrimination in the Workplace - Traps, Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them

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 caselaw handed down by the Employment Appeal Tribunal and the Appellate Courts.

In this webinar, we will look at how discrimination law in February 2023 impacts on all aspects of the employment relationship, from recruitment through to termination of employment. We will consider how problems can arise in practice and 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 in 2023
• 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
• What can happen when a grievance procedure goes wrong, and how to avoid it
• The impact of inequality of terms and conditions

This webinar was recorded on 9th February 2023