Religion and belief – Law Journals

Philosophical belief: Managing opposing beliefs in the workplace – what employers need to know

Monica Kurnatowska and Rachel Farr assess the impact on employers of the EAT’s decision that ‘gender-critical’ beliefs are protected under the Equality Act The tribunals’ role is not to decide which side is right, or holds the more acceptable views, but to ensure that those with different views tolerate each other. Forstater v CGD Europe …

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Religion or belief: When can an employer dismiss for expression of faith-based views?

Briony Richards examines the lessons for employers from a pair of recent cases in which a Christian claimed he was discriminated against due to his belief that adoption by same-sex couples is wrong Where an employee has acted in a manner that, religion or belief aside, does serious damage to the employer or its workforce, …

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Religion and belief: Stoicism now considered a philosophical belief

Shah Qureshi reviews the recent employment tribunal decision which determined that Stoicism qualifies for protection under the Equality Act 2010 It was clear to the judge that Mr Jackson had a strong interest in and adherence to Stoicism for a number of years, which ‘transcends merely holding an opinion’. In the preliminary hearing decision in …

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