Case Law: Vegetarianism & Veganism: Protected Characteristics?
In the case of Conisbee v Crossley Farms Ltd and Others, the employment tribunal made a ruling that vegetarianism was not considered to be a protected characteristic under equality law. The basis of this decision was that it did not meet the relevant criteria for establishing a protected philosophical belief. The above case contrasts to […]
Employment Case Law Update: 2020 Watch List
We look at some of the key cases in 2020 that may bring wide-ranging implications for UK employers. Casamitjana v League Against Cruel Sports The Claimant brought a claim against his former employer (The League Against Cruel Sports), an animal welfare charity. The Claimant alleged that his employment was terminated because he had disclosed […]