Overview

This review by Eversheds looks at the extent to which the equality agenda may change as a result of our new government, and also highlights a number of important cases examining an employer’s responsibility for discrimination and who that duty is owed to.

Contents:

- The new Government – what does it mean for equality?
- Leeds City Council v Woodhouse and Another – liability to contractors
- Maga v Birmingham Roman Catholic Archdiocese Trustees – vicarious liability
- Religion and belief – the evolution of new rights
- The uncertain world of reasonable adjustments: jobs swaps
- Age and qualifications
- Holidays: effect of a move from full time work to part time work
- Cases to watch

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