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Published on: 01 August 2016
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  • Original news
  • What is the background to this case?
  • What did the AG decide?
  • Why is this case significant?
  • What does this mean for lawyers and their clients?
  • What happens following Brexit?

Article summary

Employment analysis: Sarah Rushton, an employment partner at Moon Beever Solicitors, explores the Advocate ’s (AG) opinion in Bougnaoui and ADDH v Micropole SA and advises employers to exercise caution when considering issues of dress and religious compliance.

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