Race discrimination

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Wake-up call: How to deal with employees going off message

Woman's hands on keyboardWhen employees overstep the mark it is vital to act reasonably, especially if using this as a basis for dismissal. Legal expert James Hall explains
Posted: 13 May 2011 | 17:22

Pizza Hut apologises to black footballers who were asked to pay in advance

Restaurant chain Pizza Hut has apologised to six black footballers after they were told by staff to pay for their food before eating because of "the way they look". The AFC Bournemouth players were asked by to pay for their £5.99 all-you-can-eat buffet meals after ordering.
Posted: 06 December 2010 | 15:22

Positive discrimination at work

What steps can be taken to avoid under-representation of particular groups in the workplace, particularly as the law currently frowns on positive discrimination. Solicitor James Hall outlines the legal requirements.
Posted: 24 September 2010 | 12:55

Infozone: the briefing - 04/02/2010

InfozoneTopics covered in our weekly briefing include: Police crackdown on 'problem premises' and underage drinking; job candidates scuppered by their online profiles; race and gender pay gap still very much in evidence.
Posted: 05 February 2010 | 14:37

Accor pledges not to hire reception staff for their looks

Accor reception staff will be chosen for their skills, not their appearanceFrench hotel giant Accor says it will stop hiring its reception staff based on their looks by using an anonymous job application process. The group, which operates the brands Sofitel, Novotel and Formule 1, has decided to anonymise CVs submitted to its French careers website...
Posted: 31 July 2009 | 08:00

Polish McDonald’s staff lose racial discrimination claim

McDonald'sTwo McDonald's employees who claimed they were forbidden from speaking Polish at work have lost their claim for racial discrimination. Renata Szewczyk and Maria Cisowska alleged at a tribunal in Exeter that their assistant manager, Claire Lashbrook, had told them they must speak English ...
Posted: 10 June 2009 | 11:10

Muslim caterer accuses the Met of discrimination

Muslims object to handling meat from pigsA Muslim catering manager has taken the Metropolitan Police to tribunal claiming he was racially abused and threatened with the sack for refusing to cook pork. Hasanali Khoja, 60, said that when he called a meeting to discuss his objections to ...
Posted: 12 May 2009 | 16:45

Ramsay swearing attacked - for more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

Weekend papersMichelin-starred chef Gordon Ramsay stirred up furious protests from Channel 4 viewers and MPs after his Friday night show served up 312 swear words in just 103 minutes (or one every 20 seconds).
Posted: 02 February 2009 | 10:01

Belfast caterer pays chef £22,500 in discrimination settlement

kitchen staffA Northern Ireland catering company has agreed to pay £22,500 compensation to a chef in settlement of a discrimination case.
Posted: 04 November 2008 | 08:30

Hospitality operators should beware of Christmas party antics

Waitress servingHospitality operators will be under the spotlight during the Christmas party season as new discrimination laws covering the behaviour of third parties face their first real test, legal experts have warned.
Posted: 14 October 2008 | 07:00

Big hospitality backers for new diversity charity

Peter LedererA number of hospitality’s big hitters have agreed to become trustees of a new charitable foundation that aims to develop an industry-wide strategy to improve diversity.
Posted: 01 September 2008 | 07:00

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

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