by Magara Law | Jul 7, 2025 | Employment Tribunal
The recent Employment Tribunal ruling in Shevlin v John Wiley & Sons Ltd is a critical reminder of the fine line between firm performance management and unlawful workplace harassment. At the heart of the case was a question employers and...
by Magara Law | Jun 21, 2025 | Employment Tribunal
Wayne Norman, who worked for the supermarket chain, Lidl, in Doncaster overseeing the construction and refurbishment of regional stores was made redundant in March 2023. At the time, he was 63 years old and had been employed by Lidl for nearly 23 years; having...
by Magara Law | Jun 21, 2025 | Discrimination
A recent high-profile discrimination settlement involving former Citibank Assistant Vice President Maeve Bradley highlights persistent concerns around maternity discrimination and pregnancy discrimination in the workplace. This case serves as a crucial reminder for...
by Magara Law | Jun 20, 2025 | Advice for all
Q1: What is the minimum length of service required to claim unfair dismissal in the UK? A1: Generally, you need two years of continuous employment to claim ordinary unfair dismissal. However, there is no minimum service requirement for “automatically...
by Magara Law | Jun 17, 2025 | Discrimination
An NHS employee has been awarded nearly £29,000 in compensation after being likened to the Star Wars villain Darth Vader in a workplace incident. Lorna Rooke, who worked in the blood donation department, had a Star Wars-themed personality test completed on her behalf...
