by Ryan Clement In this short blog, I shall explain what victimisation is as defined under section 27 of the Equality Act 2010. Under s.27 of the Equality Act 2010, “victimisation” has a specific legal meaning, which does not necessarily align with common parlance. 🤔 Victimisation occurs when a person is treated badly (subjected toContinue reading “Victimisation”
Category Archives: Law
Discrimination Arising from Disability
by Ryan Clement, barrister In the Employment Tribunal case of Hussain v Armstrong Watson LLP, the tribunal ruled that the ClaImant’s case for unlawful disability-related discrimination under section 15 of the Equality Act 2010 was successful. It found that he was subjected to unfavourable treatment due to his epilepsy, which impacted his memory, concentration, andContinue reading “Discrimination Arising from Disability”
Ethnicity Pay Gap Reporting
On 6 February 2026 I had the honour of Chairing and facilitating a Panel of Experts – legal and business – for Dianne Greyson’s (founder of EthnicityPayGap Campaign) Ethnicity Pay Gap Summit at the landmark premises of the London Stock Exchange. Wow! What an experience!
‘PIP’
by Ryan Clement, LL.M., barrister One would think that the three words, ‘Performance Improvement Plan,’ in isolation and without context would be welcomed by most employees. After all, who doesn’t want to improve? For example, being reflective is primarily based on the concept of improving and making what was good even better. However, in practice,Continue reading “‘PIP’”
Giving Back!
by Ryan Clement, LL.M., FRSA, barrister ONE OF THE JOYS of doing what I do for a living is having the opportunity and or being able to help advise others on various matters concerning the legal profession. I speak in schools and love the raw, innocent, unfiltered questions raised by our young ones. YESTERDAY, IContinue reading “Giving Back!”
10 October 1996
by Ryan Clement 32 YEARS AGO, I decided to change my career from being a quantity surveyor to being a barrister. After reading law for 2 years, followed by 1 year at Bar School in London, I was Called to the Bar on the anniversary of today, 29 years ago. ON THE WHOLE, it hasContinue reading “10 October 1996”
Is Diversity important in the workplace?
by Ryan Clement NOT EVERYONE buys into diversity and inclusion, and not everyone is sold on it either. There is much discussion about its or their benefits in the current political climate; I shall rest that there. It may not be everyone’s cup of tea 🫖 but some may ask, is it time to wake up 😴Continue reading “Is Diversity important in the workplace?”
Hillsborough Law
by Ryan Clement ON 15 SEPTEMBER 2025, the UK Government announced: “Hillsborough Law to ensure truth never concealed by state again.” Landmark legislation a legacy for the 97 lost at Hillsborough and a tribute to the families that have fought for change. On 15 APRIL 2023 I wrote a blog about the Hillsborough Disaster. ItContinue reading “Hillsborough Law”
Menopause Policy 2
by Ryan Clement YESTERDAY, I wrote about the need for organisations to have a Menopause Policy. There is a lot of good information out there to form the basis of an organisation’s Menopause Policy. And this policy is a must! To still not have one is a serious omission or error of judgment. THE ACCOMPANYING VIDEO speaksContinue reading “Menopause Policy 2”
Menopause Policy
by Ryan Clement A VERY GOOD FRIEND OF MINE with whom I shall soon be collaborating on a couple of interesting projects – 👀 so watch this space 👀– reminds us, rightly, to know our work policies. I concur. Before signing an employment contract, employees are often asked to confirm they have read and understood theContinue reading “Menopause Policy”
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