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Comparing U.S. And UK Approaches to Religious Expression at Work: Lessons From Recent Developments

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Regulators and courts in both the U.S. and UK have been seeking to navigate the complex balance between employees’ rights to religious expression and employers’ interests. In particular, recent developments—namely, two U.S....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Monthly Highlights – UK Employment Law – June 2025

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In this month’s highlights, our team summarises the latest developments in UK employment law and their implications for employers. 1. In Prähl and Ors v Lapinski, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (the “EAT”) upheld an...more

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UK Court of Appeal Decision Addresses Tension Between Religious Beliefs and Reputational Damage

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The UK Court of Appeal (CA) has handed down its judgment in the case of Higgs v. Famor’s School, adding to the growing body of case law that examines the complex issue of balancing employees’ freedom to express potentially...more

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Monthly Highlights – UK Employment Law – February 2025

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In this month’s instalment, our team summarises the latest UK case law and developments in employment law – and their implications for employers. In Higgs v Farmor’s School [2025] EWCA Civ 109 the Court of Appeal ruled that...more

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Court of Appeal Hands Down Judgment in Higgs v Farmor's School Case

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The Court of Appeal handed down its highly anticipated judgment in the case of Higgs v Farmor's School. The judgment has significant implications for employers, where their employees express potentially controversial beliefs...more

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DEI hard: new reports reveal UK workplace diversity challenges

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This month has seen the publication of two UK government-backed reports relating to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The Treasury Committee has published its report in relation to barriers faced by women in financial...more

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Is it OK for non Muslims to be curious and ask questions about Ramadan

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How can I support my Muslim colleagues who are fasting during Ramadan? Is it OK to ask them questions? Working with Muslim colleagues over the years, I have been inspired by the discipline and resilience of those who fast...more

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