The concept of ‘vicarious liability’ means that, usually, employers are responsible for discriminatory actions by their employees if they occur during the course of employment. However, employees can also be personally responsible for discrimination. Claimants can...
Disability is a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010, which means disabled people are legally protected from discrimination at work. Deciding if someone is disabled involves applying the test from section 6 of the Equality Act 2010. This defines a...
With smartphones everywhere, recording business meetings and conversations has become easy and common. If done covertly, this can cause headaches for employers, especially when these recordings end up on social media – leading to reputation, confidentiality, and...
Cryptosporidium, a microscopic parasite causing the diarrheal disease cryptosporidiosis, can lead to various health claims and concerns, particularly related to waterborne outbreaks. Here are common types of claims associated with Cryptosporidium infections: Personal...
