Religion or belief: When can an employer dismiss for expression of faith-based views?

Briony Richards examines the lessons for employers from a pair of recent cases in which a Christian claimed he was discriminated against due to his belief that adoption by same-sex couples is wrong Where an employee has acted in a manner that, religion or belief aside, does serious damage to the employer or its workforce, …
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Cases Referenced

  • Ellis v Parmagan Ltd [2014] ET/1603027/2013
  • Martin v Devonshires Solicitors [2010] UKEAT/0086/10/DA
  • Page v Lord Chancellor & anor [2021] EWCA Civ 254
  • Page v NHS Trust Development Authority [2021] EWCA Civ 255
  • R (Williamson & ors) v Secretary of State for Education and Employment & ors [2005] UKHL 15