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Raising a grievance during disciplinary proceedings: must the employer pause?

Related grievances and disciplinary allegations need a clear plan. Explain the overlap and ask...
Pregnant garden centre employee discussing a folder with a manager among indoor plants

Redundancy during pregnancy or after maternity leave: priority for a suitable vacancy

Pregnancy and maternity protection can require an offer of suitable alternative work, not simply...
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Dismissed before your evidence was checked: challenging an incomplete investigation

A dismissal investigation need not explore every possible lead, but relevant evidence should not...
Cafe employee studying a shift rota beside a staff noticeboard

A new shift pattern clashes with childcare: could it be indirect sex discrimination?

A rule applied to everyone can still create unlawful disadvantage. Examine the shift requirement,...
Shop worker with a glucose sensor checking a reader during a meal break

Diabetes and breaks at work: asking for adjustments that fit your shift

A fixed break rota may create difficulties for an employee with diabetes. A useful...
Retail employee and supervisor discussing work allocation on a clothing shop floor

Removed from customer-facing work because of race: can customer preference justify it?

A customer’s preference does not give an employer a general excuse to allocate work...
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