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Sunday Working – a day of rest? Susanne Foster 23 Feb 2012

London South Employment Tribunal has today (23 February 2012) ruled that Merton Council did not unlawfully discriminate against Celestina Mba, a devout Christian, on the grounds of religious discrimination when it asked her to work on Sundays. Whilst relatively limited details of the case are publically available as yet, Miss Mba alleged that she was [...]

Some light employment law relief, in support of Movember – what to do if your moustache gets up your employer’s nose Susanne Foster 23 Nov 2010

Facial hair has, historically, not been looked upon favourably by the courts in situations where employees work in an environment where the highest standard of hygiene is required. In a couple of cases from the late 70s and early 80s, the Employment Appeal Tribunal found that employers’ requests of Sikh employees (or prospective Sikh employees) [...]

Sunday Working – a day of rest? Susanne Foster 23 Feb 2012

Some light employment law relief, in support of Movember – what to do if your moustache gets up your employer’s nose Susanne Foster 23 Nov 2010