Discrimination claims can be incredibly time consuming and costly for businesses. Compensation for such claims is uncapped and the reputational damage caused can be immense. So it’s crucial that you understand how discrimination can happen in the workplace, identify any potential issues promptly and deal with them effectively. It is also vital that you have robust, proactive equal opportunities policies and training in place to avoid these issues and minimise any risks to the company.
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Recent media coverage around dress code at work has sparked examination into the guidance available for employers; what legal principles do you need to know before making any changes to dress code policy? Solicitor Sarah Hayes discusses.
Show notes
00:30 Sarah talks about recent media coverage from Japan around workplace dress codes – what can we learn from this?
01:25 Sarah examines a recent example from the UK
02:00 Sarah talks about the Equality Act – are there gaps?
02:30 New guidance is published for employers and employees – how are these applied in practice?
03:10 What does this mean for employers and what should you consider if revising your dress code policy?
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