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    Disciplinary Action In The UK

    0:00, 31/10/2014

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    Disciplinary Action – ML Solicitors; Are you an employer in search of expert legal advice with regards to disciplinary action at your organisation in the UK? Then you should make a no obligation call to the highly qualified and experienced professionals at Oakwood Solicitors who could use their expertise in the fields of employment and commercial to advise and assist in the drafting of your company disciplinary policies and procedures to ensure that you are acting fairly whilst protecting the best interests of your organisation without leaving yourself open for tribunal action to be brought against you by an employee was unhappy with a disciplinary outcome.

    An article published on 1 February 2013 by Pay and Benefits Magazine reported that “Employers must strike a balance between the interests of religious beliefs and requirements in the workplace”.

    The article says that “The call was made after a ruling from the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) over four cases. These involve the wearing of religious symbols and the refusal to perform certain parts of a job role.”

    It explains “The four applicants who had each made an unsuccessful religious discrimination claims in the UK had their cases referred to the ECHR. This was on the basis that the UK had failed to protect their rights to freedom of religion and freedom from discrimination at work.”

    Have you had a tribunal claim brought against your company following disciplinary action against an employee within your business in the UK? Then you should consult with the experts at Oakwood Solicitors to discover how our dedicated team could work with you to strive to achieve a swift and cost-effective out-of-court settlement that secure the best possible outcome available to your company or could provide robust legal representation at employment tribunal hearing to work to ensure the interests of your company are protected

    The above-mentioned article tells us that “Only one of the four cases was successful. Nadia Eweida who works for British Airways was found to have suffered discrimination after she was made to stop wearing a white gold cross visibly. The airline argued that it wanted to protect its corporate image. This was not sufficient to defend the discrimination claim.”

    We are further informed that “The other three instances were not found to be cases of discrimination. These included a nurse who was stopped from wearing a cross and a marriage counsellor who was sacked after saying he might object to helping gay couples. The third case concerned a registrar who refused to conduct same-sex partnerships and was consequently disciplined.”

    The highly skilled professionals at Oakwood Solicitors could offer outstanding legal advice and assistance with regards to various matters concerning disciplinary action of an employee your organisation in the UK always working with the best interests of your organisation in mind and ensuring that you are operating in full compliance with all current employment legislation; our helpful advisers wide range of services and our dedicated team offer today on: 0113 200 9720.

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