X

If, in an employment law case name, you see the letters X or Y used, this usually indicates that a restricted reporting order has been made.

A restricted reporting order forbids the publication of the name(s) of some or all of the parties. Typically used in cases involving alleged sexual harassment where the individual being accused of harassment cannot be named for legal reasons. Example

Xenophobia

Or an irrational hatred of foreigners. Such characteristics if displayed in the workplace in behaviour, words or actions is likely to be an unlawful act of race discrimination under the Race Relations Act.