Weekly Issue 291

Government shows contempt for public opinion

The government has proposed amendments to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill which will repeal significant provisions of the Equality Act, despite overwhelming opposition to the proposals in recent consultations.

Criminal acts

Tribunals sometimes hold pre-hearing reviews (PHRs) to clarify issues or review certain aspects of a case before the main hearing.

Disabling strike out

In disability discrimination claims, tribunals may require expert medical evidence to decide if a worker is disabled, but what happens if the claimant refuses to be examined by the employer’s expert?