Race discrimination

Hospitality staff are among most likely to use employment tribunals

Hospitality staff are among the most likely to consider making employment tribunal claims, according to the new chairman of conciliation service Acas.
Posted: 30 October 2007 | 14:38

Two customers at Indian restaurant jailed for racially abusing staff

Leicester Crown CourtTwo men who racially abused staff at an Indian restaurant in Leicester have been jailed for six months each.
Posted: 05 July 2007 | 11:44

Hilton stands by its ban on Cubans despite protests

Hilton logoHilton has refused to back down over its controversial decision to ban Cuban delegations from staying at its international hotels, despite confirmation that the policy breaks anti-discrimination laws.
Posted: 15 February 2007 | 10:30

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Posted: 27 June 2005 | 15:32

Shelbourne fined £4,800 for manager's racist jibes

One of Ireland's best-known hotels, the Shelbourne in Dublin, has been ordered to pay a former employee e7,000 (£4,800) compensation, following racist jibes by a manager that led to her resigning.
Posted: 15 March 2005 | 16:01

Religious discrimination

Our five-part monthly series on discrimination starts this week. With new regulations coming along all the time, how can you treat all employees equally and avoid the hassle and cost of employment tribunals? Over the coming months we'll tackle race, age, sexual orientation, and disability. This week Nic Paton looks at religion
Posted: 15 March 2005 | 12:54

In Brief

Equality organisations may have to merge, Tchenguiz wins battle for Laurel Pub Company, Felin Fach Griffin triumph, Morel, Katy Cale...
Posted: 07 December 2004 | 16:02

'Speak English' order sparks racism row at McDonald's branch

Fast-food giant McDonald's has been reported to the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE) after a Manchester branch ordered staff to speak English at all times - even when they are on their breaks.
Posted: 06 December 2004 | 15:50

McDonald’s “English only” demand sparks accusations of racism

McDonald’s could face court action for alleged racism after workers in one of its restaurants were ordered to speak in English at all times – even on their breaks.
Posted: 19 November 2004 | 16:57

 
16th May 2008