discrimination
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R (on the application of UNISON) v Lord Chancellor [2017] UKSC 51
The Supreme Court as today ruled that the Fees Order is unlawful under both domestic and EU law because it has the effect of preventing access to justice. Since it had that effect as soon as it was made, it was therefore unlawful and must be quashed.
- cases
26/07/2017 10:13
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Consultation on Vento bands uprating published
The Presidents of the Employment Tribunals of England & Wales and Scotland have released a consultation document which suggests how the so-called Vento bands could be amended to take into account the rate of change of inflation since Da'Bell v NSPCC and the Simmons v Castle 10% uplift.
- news
25/07/2017 14:57
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Walker v Innospec Limited and others [2017] UKSC 47
Appeal against the dismissal of the Claimant's claim of discrimination. Appeal allowed.
- cases
12/07/2017 11:34
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Proving discrimination - Case Round-Up: May 2017
In this month's round-up, Mark Shulman, consultant solicitor with Keystone Law, looks at recent cases on the burden of proof and on pleadings in discrimination cases.
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12/05/2017 14:05
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Achbita v G4S Secure Solutions Case C-157/15
Preliminary ruling at the CJEU in relation to whether banning headscarves amounts to discrimination. The court ruled that this rule did not amount to direct discrimination but may constitute indirect discrimination.
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14/03/2017 13:40
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Fidessa Plc v Lancaster UKEAT/0093/16/LA
Appeal against findings of direct and indirect discrimination, unfair dismissal and harassment. Appeal allowed in part in respect of the direct discrimination claim.
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01/03/2017 10:07
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Discount rate for personal injury damages reduced to -0.75%
Change reflects current low yields on risk free investments
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28/02/2017 17:19
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Gareddu v London Underground Ltd UKEAT/0086/16/DM
Appeal against the dismissal of the Claimant's claim of discrimination on the grounds of his religion. Appeal dismissed.
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03/02/2017 14:21
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Tribunal penalties for discrimination caused by workplace dress codes should increase says Commons Committee
Recommendations made in an inquiry report from the Petitions and Women & Equality Committees
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26/01/2017 10:50
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Edomobi v La Retraite RC Girls' School UKEAT/0180/16/DA
Appeal by the Claimant against a decision of the ET not to extend the time for bringing her discrimination claim. Appeal dismissed.
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03/01/2017 11:50
