Employment Law Blogs and Articles
Magara Law’s employment law blogs and articles space is a valuable resource packed with employment law updates, industry-leading information, and helpful tips to support employers and employees with employment law issues. Our employment law blogs and articles features great insights from specialist employment law solicitors who have been on the frontline of UK employment law for many years. So, if you’re looking for that extra bit of info or guidance, start here. Happy reading.
Can I be sacked without a disciplinary hearing?
Summary dismissals – are they ever legal? Unfortunately, the answer to this question is...
How much can I get for discrimination?
How much you can get for a discrimination claim depends on a number of factors including the...
Occupational Requirements for Religious Reasons
n the main, employers know that it’s not lawful to discriminate on religious grounds, either...
On what grounds can you dismiss an employee?
The decision by an employer to dismiss an employee is rarely an easy one, particularly if steps...
Making redundancies? Watch the talent pool
The Employment Appeal Tribunal confirmed that an employer’s policy to promote only from their...
How much holiday is an employee entitled to?
How much holiday is a full time employee entitled to? An employee who works full-time is – at...
Case Law Update – Indirect Discrimination exceptions
The case of Heskett v Secretary of State of Justice is a reminder to businesses to be mindful...
Case Law Update: Technician wins disability discrimination case
A technician who brought claims for unfair dismissal and discrimination arising out of his...
Anti-Zionist professor wins Employment Tribunal case
Case: David Miller -v- University of Bristol In what was a test case for philosophical belief...
Discrimination at work : What are your rights?
The Equality Act 2010 (EA) is the key piece of UK legislation that covers issues involving...
Race discrimination: Case law update
Bessong v Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust This case highlights some of the ways in which a...
AI: Future Impact on employment and redundancy
While the increasing development of AI technology has significant implications for employment...
Will there be a re-introduction of Employment Tribunal fees?
In a move that has sparked debates across legal circles, the UK government has decided to...
Pregnancy ‘played a part’ in the redundancy decision
Every expecting mother in the UK is legally entitled to maternity leave. If this right is...
Being told to ‘Grow Up’ not discriminatory, rules Tribunal Judge
Case – M Mariotti -v- Hippodrome Casino Ltd An Employment Judge ruled against an age and race...
Tribunal raises award for Firearm Officer to £820,000
A former West Midlands Police firearms officer, Detective Inspector Rebecca Kalam, who...
WeWork affected by ongoing redundancies
WeWork, a prominent office-sharing firm, is undertaking significant closures of its buildings...
Sexual Harassment and Misogyny Thrive Unchecked in City Firms
Background Sexual harassment and misogyny within City firms remain unaddressed due to a...
Can an employee be dismissed without notice?
Gross misconduct encompasses a broad spectrum of behaviour that is considered so severe that it...
Tips for someone with Autism in an Employment Tribunal
If you have been diagnosed with autism and you intend to represent yourself at an Employment...
Pregnant woman “labelled” emotional at work, wins tribunal claim
Background An employment tribunal heard from Nicola Hinds in February brought claims of...