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Great grandmother wins unfair dismissal claim after being told her great-grandson deserved “a good slap”

13 May 2024

10 May 2024

Employee wins sex discrimination claim after being asked by boss to attend a meeting because the client likes ‘pretty women’

Landmark case of Miss E N v G. & M.J. Crouch & Son Limited, where a worker's victory against workplace discrimination sheds light on gender...

9 May 2024

Hotel chef awarded £80K in sexual harassment claim after manager sang Victoria Wood’s ‘Ballad of Barry and Freda (Let’s Do It)’ while making “disconcerting gestures”

Unusual case of workplace harassment as a hotel general manager's rendition of a popular song leads to a legal battle. Uncover the details of the...

8 May 2024

Parental leave: had an employee ‘sought to take’ parental leave?

Legal intricacies of parental leave protection in the workplace through the compelling case of W, a logistics manager fighting for his rights after dismissal. Delve...

7 May 2024

Housing company fined more than £500,000 after worker suffers burns

Discover the cautionary tale of a Kent-based housing company fined £528,000 for a preventable incident, shedding light on the critical importance of safety protocols in...

3 May 2024

Language instructor wins constructive unfair dismissal claim after being told “it is our building” and being prevented from entering school

Read how a language instructor's distress led to a landmark tribunal ruling against Golders Green College & School of English Ltd. Uncover the breach of...

1 May 2024

Asda worker wins discrimination claim after being ‘kneed in the backside’ by co-worker

In case against Asda Stores Limited, an employee, Mr. C G, has been awarded £29,465.88, including £18,500 for injury to feelings, by the London South...

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ET rules that saying ‘back in your day’ to older colleague could count as age harassment

30 April 2024

29 April 2024

CIPD publishes new guide on employing people with convictions

Looking to diversify your workforce and tap into a broader talent pool? The CIPD Guide to recruiting, employing and retaining people with convictions offers practical...

29 April 2024

Autistic coach wins unfavourable treatment claim following DWP’s failure to make reasonable adjustments

The case of Mr J J v The Department for Work and Pensions, revealing a concerning disregard for reasonable adjustments towards an autistic employee. Details...

26 April 2024

EAT rules that dismissal was fair following relationship breakdown despite the absence of a formal dismissal procedure

Nuances of fair dismissal with the recent EAT ruling in Mr GM v. CGI IT UK Ltd. Discover how exceptional circumstances can lead to termination...

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Waste worker loses age discrimination claim after being offered a chair by colleague

26 April 2024

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