Patricia White Lawyers & Advocates

03/12/2024

Following on from our blog on understanding the test for detrimental treatment we look at understanding the relevance when embarking on a claim for detrimental treatment relating to victimisation and whistleblowing https://wix.to/fyr0kPU

What is the relevance of a detriment for the purposes of victimisation?The relevance of a detriment for the purposes of victimisation is central to establishing a claim under the Equality Act 2010 (EqA 2010). A person (A) victimises another person (B) if A subjects B to a detriment because B has don...

03/12/2024

This recent judgment in the claim brought against Tesco Stores reminds us of the test for "detrimental treatment" under the Equality Act 2010 - https://wix.to/IbwcAFd

The recent judgment (28.11.2024) from the appeal in the case of Aliyu v Tesco Stores Ltd [2024] EAT 185 dismissed the claimant's complaints of victimisation, harassment, and protected disclosure detriment. The key legal findings were:- • The Employment Tribunal did not err in law in its determinat...

04/09/2024

Excited to announce the first York event in a series for businesses dealing with risk management and much more - first lets get the elephant in the room out of the way! Managing Risks of AI! If you are still pondering over AI and trying to resist you're on a road to nowhere! It's been around a while, but on a day to day basis we probably don't give it any thought that we may already be using it. Come along to hear about the risks and benefits. PW-LA have experienced the benefits already from implementing AI systems for managing business more effectively.

22/08/2024

PW-LA are pleased to post Part 1 (4) of its Employment Knowhow series for businesses. We will provide insight into legislation that requires systems, policies and procedures to be in place. New employment legislation will land over the coming months - NOW is the time to review and prepare to implement documented policies and procedures.

22/08/2024

PW-LA are pleased to post Part 1 (3) of its Employment Knowhow series for businesses. We will provide insight into legislation that requires systems, policies and procedures to be in place. New employment legislation will land over the coming months - NOW is the time to review and prepare to implement documented policies and procedures.