Posts Tagged ‘Kathryn Bolton Employment Solicitor’

Employers must be careful not to discriminate when recruiting. They must avoid questions that relate to ‘protected characteristics’ under the Equality Act.
25Oct

Can A Prospective Employer Ask Me Questions About My Health?

Written by Kathryn Bolton.

It is a concern of many people with health conditions that if they are obliged to disclose information about their health during the recruitment process, it may have a negative impact on their application and their chances of being selected for the role. Section 60 of the Equality Act 2010 addresses the problem of discrimination against disabled people in recruitment by imposing a general prohibition on employers from asking potential recruits questions about their health. There are however exceptions and an employer may be able to ask health questions for particular reasons.

Judicial Mediation
13Sep

Settlement Agreement Success

Written by Kathryn Bolton.

I receive many enquiries from employees who are experiencing workplace problems and who are offered a Settlement Agreement as a way to resolve those problems and end the employment relationship. As an employee it can be difficult to know whether accepting a settlement is in your best interests and to know whether any financial offer is reasonable. I recently helped a client who was in just this situation. Read on for more information about my client’s story.