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Dorset pub fined for unfair dismissal of employee

5 February 2024

2 February 2024

Autistic chef wins unfair dismissal claim after being dismissed while pregnant

Miss ELD has autism, an eating disorder, anxiety and depression and used to work as a chef on national living wage for Huntleys. She did...

1 February 2024

Senior manager at wins discrimination case after being ‘racially profiled’ by boss

The tribunal was told she got off to a 'terrific start' and bosses said she demonstrated 'strong leadership'....

31 January 2024

New equality laws

On 1 January 2024, amendments to the Equality Act 2010 came into force. These amendments preserve, and in some cases, extend, a number of employment...

30 January 2024

7 out of 10 employees are unaware of new day one right to request flexible working

A new survey from ACAS has found that 7 out of 10 employees (70%) are not aware that they will have a right to request...

29 January 2024

Senior Manager for Financial Conduct Authority loses claim after being refused permission to work from home

In the case of Miss W v Financial Conduct Authority Ms W sought to change her contract so she could work remotely 'without ever attending...

26 January 2024

Locum pharmacist loses unfair dismissal claim after tribunal rules she “was not an employee”

In Ms E A v Allcures Plc the Claimant worked as a locum pharmacist for Allcure Ltd which operates 45 high street pharmacies and she...

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Executive wins £100,000 harassment claim after boss calls her ‘naughty girl’ and suggests buying a ‘love nest’

25 January 2024

24 January 2024

NHS trust fined after employee found unconscious in manhole

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has been fined £480k after an employee suffered a brain injury after he was found unconscious in a manhole....

23 January 2024

Latest paternity leave regulations

The draft Paternity Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (the Regulations), set to become law in March 2024, are currently under parliamentary review. These Regulations will revise...

22 January 2024

Takeaway owner pleads guilty to putting staff at risk of serious injury

A Chesterfield takeaway boss has pleaded guilty to two health and safety offences that put staff at risk of serious injury....

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Former paper mill workers win protective award claim

19 January 2024

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