In a landmark ruling, an employment tribunal in Norwich has ruled it is illegal to fire someone for being vegan. The court ruled that ethical veganism is a “philosophical belief” and therefore
In a landmark ruling, an employment tribunal in Norwich has ruled it is illegal to fire someone for being vegan.The court was presiding on the case of Jordi Casamitjana, who said he was fired after raising concerns his employer’s pension fund was being invested into companies involved in animal testing. Casamitjana claimed he was unfairly disciplined for voicing his concerns and that he was fired for his philosophical belief in ethical veganism.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Tribunal to hear case of sacked ethical veganJordi Casamitjana argues veganism is a philosophical belief and thus protected in law
Read more »
Court rules it's illegal to fire someone because they are veganEthical veganism is a 'philosophical belief' and protected by law, ruled the court
Read more »
Ethical veganism is a philosophical belief, court rulesJordi Casamitjana argued his 'ethical veganism' was a philosophical belief and should be protected by law.
Read more »
Court rules it's illegal to fire someone because they are veganPhilosophical beliefs are protected by law, ruled the court
Read more »
Ethical veganism is a belief protected by law, tribunal rulesMan sacked by League Against Cruel Sports wins decision that he is entitled to protection from discrimination
Read more »
Ethical veganism is a philosophical belief, tribunal saysJordi Casamitjana says he was dismissed by the League Against Cruel Sports because of his beliefs.
Read more »