• The national living wage (25 and over) will be £7.83 (previously £7.50).
• The standard adult rate (21 to 24) will be £7.38 (previously £7.05).
• The development rate (18 to 20) will be £5.90 (previously £5.60).
• The young workers rate will be £4.20 (previously £4.05).
• The apprenticeship rate will be £3.70 (previously £3.50).

A Scottish National Party member has argued that his Scottish nationalism was the reason he was dismissed.

So is Scottish nationalism a philosophical belief?

For a belief to be protected under the Equality At 2010 it must; be genuinely held; not simply be an opinion or viewpoint based up on the present state of information available, concern a weighty or substantial aspect of human life and behaviour, be of a level of cogency, seriousness, cohesion and importance, be worthy of respect in a democratic society, not be compatible with human dignity, and not conflict with the fundamental rights of others.

If you have any queries about what may be a protected characteristic under the Equality Act then please contact us.

• Staff headcount below 250; and
• Turnover below £50M pa; and
• Number of records processed under 10,000.

• Staff headcount below 250; and
• Turnover below £50M pa; and
• Number of records processed above 10,000.

• Staff headcount above 250; and
• Turnover above £50M pa.

Since scrapping the tribunal fees in July 2017, tribunal claims have soared – single claims were up by 64%.

Now that employees no longer have to pay £1,200 to resolve their claims, they are more willing to bring a claim against their employer.

Please contact ECHR if you have any on going disputes or any potential disputes. We can assist you with all HR matters to avoid potential tribunal claims.