Associative Discrimination UK 2026: Employer Guide
Associative discrimination is a recognised form of direct discrimination under the Equality Act 2010. It arises where an individual is treated less favourably not because of their own protected characteristic, but because of the protected characteristic of someone they are associated with. For employers, this is an area of legal risk that is often misunderstood, […]
How Many Hours Is Full Time in the UK? (2026 Guide)
Determining how many hours is full time is a common question for both employees and employers. The answer matters because working hours affect pay, holiday entitlement, pension contributions, overtime thresholds, and compliance with the legal working hours framework under the Working Time Regulations 1998. However, contrary to popular belief, UK employment law does not prescribe […]