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