Josephine Rendall-Neal explains when a philosophical or religious belief is protected under the UK anti-discrimination law and offers concrete examples for employers.
The Workplace Policy practice is focused on strategic work carried out alongside policymakers with the purpose of assisting companies in working with Congress and Public Authorities in the preparation of legislative, administrative and regulatory rules.
Rhonda Levy and Barry Kuretzky examine a Canadian court decision that determined what it means for employers when an employee refuses to comply with a mandatory mask requirement without a valid medical or religious reason. (Subscription required.)
Douglas Sanderson weighs in on a Canadian arbitrator’s decision that an employer violated Ontario Human Rights Code for terminating an employee when she refused to be vaccinated due to religious beliefs.