Interviewer Bias in Recruitment: UK Law Guide 2026
Interviewer bias is one of the most persistent and underestimated risks in UK recruitment. While most hiring managers believe they assess candidates objectively, bias in interviews can influence decisions in subtle but legally significant ways. When interviewer bias affects who is shortlisted, how candidates are questioned, or who is ultimately offered a role, it may […]
Disability Discrimination UK: Employer Guide 2026
Disability discrimination remains one of the most litigated and high-risk areas of UK employment law. Claims are complex, compensation is uncapped and procedural mistakes are heavily scrutinised by Employment Tribunals. For employers, compliance requires more than avoiding overt unfair treatment. It demands structured decision-making, lawful absence management, careful performance handling and a proactive approach to […]
What is Discrimination by Perception UK: 2026 Guide
Perceptive discrimination is one of the least understood areas of UK equality law, yet it carries the same legal weight and financial risk as any other form of direct discrimination. Under the Equality Act 2010, an employer can be liable for unlawful discrimination even where the individual concerned does not actually possess the protected characteristic […]
Term Time Working UK: Employer Guide 2026
Term time working is a form of flexible working where an employee works during school or academic terms and does not work during school holidays. Although most commonly associated with education and local authority roles, term time working is increasingly being adopted across private sector organisations where operational demand aligns with school calendars or where […]
Good Work Plan UK: Employer Guide (2026)
The UK Good Work Plan was the Government’s policy response to the 2017 Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices. It was presented as a blueprint for fair and decent work in a modern labour market shaped by flexible contracts, platform work and evolving employment models. While the phrase “Good Work Plan” is often used loosely […]