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An employee who was dismissed for refusing to remove her headscarf which her employer claimed was problematic for its brand image was a victim of discrimination, according to a recent ruling from the French Court of Cassation. Background On her return from parental leave, a saleswoman employed by a clothing retailer came to work wearing a headscarf that concealed her hair, ears and neck. The employer…
The Hungarian National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information has published its position on the processing of data relating to employees’ COVID-19 vaccination status. This article gives details. On 1 April 2021, the Hungarian National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (the ‘Authority’) communicated its position on vaccination data. This position applies solely to employees and only applies during the epidemic…
From 12 March, employees in New York State are entitled to four hours’ paid leave to enable them to get a COVID-19 vaccination. Executive summary On 12 March 2021, New York State enacted an amendment to the New York Labor Law and the New York Civil Service Law, which provides for four hours of paid leave time, per injection, to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination. The…
The climate strikes, also known as the Global Week for Future, are a series of international strikes and protests to demand action be taken to address climate change. The ‘global climate strike’ is not a union strike, but an event organised by or on behalf of the Fridays for Future international climate movement. We wanted to know what employers can do if employees decide to…
The Hungarian Government has decided to implement stricter lockdown rules, which apply from 8 March 2021. The most important changes, contained in Government Decree No. 104/2021. (III. 5.) (the ‘ Decree’) are summarised below. Rules on mask wearing In public and in public places, everyone must wear a mask, except for minors under the age of six. Further everyone shall keep a social distance of 1.5 metres from others, and shall limit contact to the smallest possible number of people,…
This review of legislation and case law on hair and hair styling in the workplace in the US looks at recent state and federal anti-discrimination initiatives and gives guidance to employers on how to adapt their dress code and grooming policies. Executive summary Many have said that the workplace tends to be society’s battlefield, where culture wars play out and emerging trends go up against long-established…
Within hours of his inauguration on 20 January 2021, President Biden signed his Executive Order on Preventing and Combating Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation. The Executive Order establishes the new administration’s policy prohibiting discrimination on the basis of gender identity and sexual orientation, and directs federal agencies to take affirmative steps to secure these rights. The Executive Order commits to enforcing the…
The right to free speech is protected by the First Amendment in the US, but what does this mean for private employers and employees? This article provides guidance on this topical question in the wake of the unrest at the US Capitol on 6 January. In the wake of the 6 January 2021 unrest at the United States Capitol Building and several social media outlets…
This article explores the growing phenomenon of ‘Long Covid’: the continuation of serious symptoms and effects for a significant period after a person’s initial COVID-19 infection and illness. Is disability discrimination law likely to apply in this context in the UK and how should employers approach this issue? The COVID-19 virus was first identified in China towards the end of 2019 and, a year or so…
With a vaccination against coronavirus in sight, many employers will understandably be eager to have their employees vaccinated in hope of their workplace finally returning to some form of normality. This article explores some of the legal issues. Can employers provide the vaccination to their employees? The government’s medical experts have published an outline of how any vaccine will be rolled out. It is clear…
