The barrister leading the review into whistleblowing in the NHS has urged all NHS workers, employers and representative organisations to come forward with ideas to create a more open and honest reporting culture in the NHS.
When considering multiple allegations of discrimination, should employment tribunals look at each allegation separately or take a holistic approach? According to the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) in Fraser v University of Leicester and ors, they should do both by determining each complaint separately whilst still taking a holistic approach in order to see the bigger picture.
Under the EU Equal Treatment Directive, discrimination can be justified if the employer can show they have a legitimate aim and the means of achieving it are appropriate and necessary.