Religion and belief: Stoicism now considered a philosophical belief

Irwin Mitchell LLP | Employment Law Journal | November 2020 #215
Shah Qureshi reviews the recent employment tribunal decision which determined that Stoicism qualifies for protection under the Equality Act 2010 It was clear to the judge that Mr Jackson had a strong interest in and adherence to Stoicism for a number of years, which ‘transcends merely holding an opinion’. In the preliminary hearing decision in …

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Religion or belief: Ethical veganism is a protected philosophical belief

Irwin Mitchell LLP | Employment Law Journal | February 2020 #207
Shah Qureshi reviews the recent employment tribunal decision that ethical vegans are entitled to protection from discrimination and harassment under the Equality Act 2010 ‘The tribunal had no doubt that ethical veganism is a belief with a high degree of cogency, cohesion and importance.’ The preliminary decision in Casamitjana Costa v The League Against Cruel …

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Religion or belief: Shifting sands – what is a philosophical belief?

Spencer West | Employment Law Journal | November 2019 #205
Recent case law has highlighted how difficult it is to pin down which beliefs deserve protection in today’s society, writes Fudia Smartt ‘Mr Conisbee brought a discrimination claim against five respondents because of religion and belief, as well as a claim for notice pay. A preliminary hearing was held to determine whether vegetarianism satisfied the …

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