Employment Law Blogs and Articles
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Employment Tribunal Upholds Dismissal of Maskless Hospital Porter
A hospital porter who was dismissed for refusing to wear a face mask during the Covid pandemic...
What Evidence Do I Need For An Unfair Dismissal Claim?
If you believe you’ve been unfairly dismissed from your job in the UK, you may be entitled to...
Survey Reveals Recruitment and Support Gaps for Neurodivergent Employees
A recent survey by an inclusion consultancy has shed light on the significant challenges faced...
The Growing Case for Legal Protection of Regional Accents
Calls are mounting for regional accents and social deprivation to be recognised as protected...
What rights do I have as a pregnant employee in the UK?
Pregnancy is an exciting time but it can also bring up a lot of questions about your rights as...
What to do if I am being harassed at work?
Workplace harassment can be a distressing experience and no one should have to endure it. In...
Understanding Constructive Dismissal
This type of dismissal is different from a regular dismissal where the employer takes the...
How to Deal with Workplace Bullying by a Manager
Workplace bullying is a serious issue that can affect an employee's mental, emotional and...
Age Discrimination During Redundancy Process
Redundancy is a challenging and often distressing process both for employees and employers....
Government Introduces Neonatal Care Leave Rights Effective 6th April 2025
Starting April 2025, parents across the UK will benefit from groundbreaking new rights to...
Managing Workplace Conflicts
Unfortunately, workplace conflicts are an inevitable part of any organisation, whether...
Sainsbury’s Job Cuts: Settlement Agreements and Employee Rights
Sainsbury’s has announced plans to cut 3,000 jobs across the UK as it closes its hot food...
Report Reveals Working Parents Facing Increased Stress
The challenges of balancing work and family life have reached new heights, with many working...
Tribunal awards employee nearly £20,000 for pregnancy discrimination
Storm Botha was employed at White Lake Cheese earning £11 per hour. She revealed her pregnancy...
Driver’s f-word slur at colleague not a sackable offence
From 2016 to 2023, Robert Ogden worked as a driver/trainer at Booker’s wholesale site in...
Senior Executive Branded “Old Fossil” Wins £3.2m in Age Discrimination Case
Background Glenn Cowie, a senior engineering manager was dismissed from his position after...
Police Scotland Backtracks on Beard Ban for Officers
Police Scotland faced backlash after implementing a policy requiring all officers to be...
Greek Orthodox Priest Wins Unfair Dismissal Claim Over Work-from-Home Request
Father Stavros Bozos, a Greek Orthodox priest serving the community in Leeds, has won his...
Calling Women ‘Birds’ is Sexual Harassment, Tribunal Rules
An employment tribunal has ruled that calling women “birds” in the workplace is a form of...
Merseyside Police deputy boss accused of ‘blatant misogyny’
A tribunal ruled that Merseyside Police's Deputy Chief Constable, Chris Green, discriminated...
Woman wins over £26,000 after boss coughed in her face
Kevin Davies was an employee of Cawdor Cars, a car sales and property business in Newcastle...