Gay men are more likely than lesbians to be discriminated against because of the sound of their voice, according to a new study. Researchers found heterosexuals who believed gay people can be identified by how they talk were more likely to hold anti-gay attitudes. That was especially true if they thought you couldn’t get rid … Read more
A veteran teacher at a top prep school has won more than £140,000 in an age discrimination case after she was sacked following complaints by pushy parents that she wasn’t qualified despite being ‘the best person for the job’. Sue Allington, 60, from Tunbridge Wells, had worked for almost two decades at the £24,000-a-year establishment but … Read more
Sue Allington, 60, from Tunbridge Wells, had worked for almost two decades at the £24,000-a-year establishment but was fired when the new head teacher after complaints from snooty parents A veteran teacher at a top prep school has won more than £140,000 in an age discrimination case after she was sacked following complaints by pushy … Read more
Anti-terror chief Neil Basu clashes with Priti Patel as he calls for positive discrimination to make police more diverse UK head of counter-terrorism policing Neil Basu calls for positive discrimination He asked Home Office to legalise move to ensure ethnic minority police recruits Mr Basu raised issue at National Policing Board meeting chaired by Priti Patel By … Read more
Anti-terror chief Neil Basu clashes with Priti Patel as he calls for positive discrimination to make police more diverse UK head of counter-terrorism policing Neil Basu calls for positive discrimination He asked Home Office to legalise move to ensure ethnic minority police recruits Mr Basu raised issue at National Policing Board meeting chaired by Priti Patel By … Read more
Maintenance firm called Handymen is REFUSED lockdown business grant by council over its name because of ‘gender discrimination’ Property maintenance firm Handymen has managed more than 2,000 properties Company in South Wales was launched in 1987 and employs a number of women Penarth Town Council has refused a £1,000 grant, citing gender discrimination By Amie … Read more
A Muslim train driver has lost his religious discrimination claim after suing a security firm for using a fake bomb with the words ‘Allahu Akbar’ on it as part of a training exercise. Anis Ali, 36, launched a claim for compensation after he discovered that the fake suspicious package planted to test security procedures had … Read more
New mother wins payout of up to £9k after she was left out of Christmas party while on maternity leave Catriona Howie won up to £9,000 after bosses forgot to invite her to a party She lost her claim a colleague discriminated against her by mocking baby name Mrs Howie worked for luxury kitchen and … Read more
New mother wins payout of up to £9k after she was left out of Christmas party while on maternity leave Catriona Howie won up to £9,000 after bosses forgot to invite her to a party She lost her claim a colleague discriminated against her by mocking baby name Mrs Howie worked for luxury kitchen and … Read more
Pinterest pays $22.5million to settle gender discrimination lawsuit by French executive who said she was paid less than men, left out of decisions and fired for speaking out Francoise Brougher accused Pinterest of overseeing a hostile work environment She filed the lawsuit earlier this year after being fired as chief operating officer Pinterest will pay … Read more