Discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief – all you need to know

This webinar offers an in-depth exploration of the complex and often nuanced issue of discrimination based on religion or belief in the workplace and beyond. The webinar will cover key legal principles, including direct and indirect discrimination, harassment, and the scope of protected beliefs.

Topics covered include:

• Direct and indirect discrimination and harassment as they relate to religion or belief
• Defining which beliefs are protected – Grainger plc v Nicholson
• What qualifies for protection?
• The Forstater case: is a belief that one’s sex is immutable protected?
• The distinction between “holding” and “manifesting” a belief – Grace v Places for Children
• Guidance on when manifestation of a belief is protected – Higgs v Farmer’s School (EAT and CA)
• Dress codes – wearing the hijab, crucifix and other manifestations of religious belief
• Prayer breaks and religious holidays
• What constitutes harassment?
• When does misgendering constitute harassment?
• The role of the Human Rights Act and the European Convention on Human Rights: Eweida,
• What happens when rights appear to clash? – Ladele, McFarlane, the “gay cake” case