S1E20 - Vegetarianism and Philosophical Belief

While most employers would be familiar with religious discrimination rights, the Equality Act 2010 goes beyond safeguarding employees' religious beliefs. It covers ‘philosophical’ beliefs as well. Many cases have established that certain belief systems can be afforded protection by law. There have also been notable failures to establish a case that meets the criteria for discrimination protection - Consisbee v Crossley Farms Ltd. In this episode, we’ll discuss what sort of questions will help you confirm if a ‘belief’ qualifies for protection. Are you involved in a complex, high value or high profile employment dispute?  Contact [email protected] to find out whether employment barrister Daniel Barnett can help you.Thank you for listening and please leave a review if you found this helpful.💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSESJoin the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.ukHarassment Pack - https://danielbarnett.com/harassment/HR Platinum Policy Package 2024 – www.polices2024.comThe Virtual Employment Law Academy – https://danielbarnett.com/vela/Ultimate Employment Law 2024 - https://danielbarnett.com/ultimate2024/Employment Tribunal Compensation course - https://courses.virtualemploymentlawacademy.com/p/employment-tribunalOwn-branded email updates for solicitors - www.employmentlawbulletins.com📚 BOOKSMy books include the Employment Law Handbook, Resolving Grievances and Computer and Social Media Misuse (see all books).🌞 WHO AM I:I'm Daniel Barnett, an employment law and HR barrister.  I advise and represent clients in employment tribunal litigation. I have my main website and work out of a set of Chambers.  I run a membership club for smart, ambitious HR Professionals and present the legal hour on LBC Radio.☎️ CONTACT ME:Contact my assistant via email.♨️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION:This podcast is published by (c) Employment Law Services Limited.  The information in this video is for general guidance only and, although the presenters and publisher believe it was correct at the time it was recorded, the law may have changed since then.  You should always seek your own independent legal advice.  Any employment law explained applies to England, Scotland and Wales only.Ask a question about the Employment Rights Act 2025 - www.danielbarnett.com/eraquestion