Employment Law Update Presented by Jennifer Jones Partner (Barrister) Head of HR & Employment Law.

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Presentation transcript:

Employment Law Update Presented by Jennifer Jones Partner (Barrister) Head of HR & Employment Law

Introduction

What is diversity in the workplace? Protected characteristics – gender, age, race, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief A workforce that represents society Inclusive environment

The role of HR in the journey to equality Fun-spoiler? Risk assessor Maintenance operative Auditor Champion

The Business Benefits of a Diverse Workforce Cost Resources Marketing Creativity

Government Policy Employment law amendments - removal of DRA - sickness absence review - increase in UDL qualifying period Tribunal rules amendment - Judges sitting alone for UDL - ET fees - Compensatory Award cap Flexible working practices

Government Policy Flexible working practices -working longer - sharing parental leave - increased maternity leave

Diversity and Discrimination Eweida v British Airways – Religion or Belief Redfearn v UK - political affiliation

Diversity and Discrimination Asociaţia ACCEPT v Consiliul Naţional pentru Combaterea Discriminării – Sexual orientation discrimination - bearing the burden

Diversity and Discrimination Walker v SITA Information Network Computing Limited - Obesity

Diversity and Gender “Breaking through the glass ceiling and avoiding the glass cliff” - Women still earn 16.2% less than men - Pay & Reward - Equal pay audits - Evaluating & designing jobs

Diversity and Discrimination My hot diversity topics for 2013 & beyond Managing mental health issues Disability discrimination Flexible working Whistle-blowing Equal pay

Implications for us One size does not fit all Being strategic Balancing legality, morality and business efficacy

Any questions