Employment Law Blogs and Articles
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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...
1 in 61 pregnant women said their managers suggested they terminate their pregnancies
Pregnancy and maternity discrimination remain serious challenges in the workplace, as recent...
Quit-Tok: 5 Key Ways How Employers Can Respond To The Rise of Viral Resignation Videos
A new trend called "Quit-Tok" is going viral on TikTok, with employees sharing covertly...
Tribunal Rules No Sex Discrimination in Female Tube Driver’s Case Over Saturday Shifts
An employment tribunal has dismissed claims of sex discrimination brought by a female Tube...
How do I tell my employer that I am being domestically abused at home?
Domestic abuse not only affects personal life but professional wellbeing. It can create...
What to Do If You Notice a Colleague Is Being Sexually Harassed?
Research shows that in the UK, around 40% of women and 18% of men have experienced unwanted...
£185,250 awarded to HMRC whisteblower
Background Mrs L Cameron-Peck was employed as CEO of Ethical Social Group in September 2021 and...
Former employee loses employment tribunal case over complaint that she did not receive a leaving card
Introduction Karen Conaghan, a former business liaison lead at IAG, parent company of British...
Next’s Equal Pay Ruling: What Employers and Employees Need to Know About the Landmark Case and its Implications
High street retailer Next is facing the possibility of store closures after losing a...
Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave: Understanding Your Rights and Entitlements in the UK
Introduction Becoming a parent is one of the most life-changing experiences. Ensuring you...
Blind baker dismissed during probation period wins disability discrimination claim
Introduction A tribunal has determined that The Village Bakery in Wrexham failed to make...