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Watchdog report reveals progress and challenges in Britain’s pursuit of equality and human rights protections

23 November 2023

22 November 2023

Government takes further steps to ensure essential public services remain open during industrial action

Following Royal Assent of the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act in July, guidance has now been published by the Government to support employers, trade unions...

21 November 2023

Head of Policy wins wrongful dismissal claim over comments on workers’ rights

In the case Ms R H v RSA an employment tribunal has ruled that the RSA must pay almost £7,000 to a wrongfully dismissed employee,...

20 November 2023

Professional Father Christmas loses harassment claim after being called ‘paedo’ and ‘kiddy fiddler’ by manager

In Mr C G v Swansway Garages Limited CG was mocked by sales manager JG after he found out he dressed up as Santa Claus...

17 November 2023

Waitress wins race harassment claim after manager tried to remove her wig

In the case of Ms A V v Mr S A Ms A V was the only worker at a restaurant who was biracial and...

16 November 2023

Government publishes response to consultation on reforms to retained EU employment law

The Government has released a response to the consultation on reforms to retained EU employment law and the consultation on calculating holiday entitlement for part-year...

15 November 2023

Appeal allowed after Claimant retracted resignation said ‘in the heat of the moment’ then claimed unfair dismissal

In the case of O v Epping Forest District Citizens Advice the Claimant resigned from his employment with the Respondent ‘in the heat of the...

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Pharmacist wins racial harassment claim after being ‘stereotyped as an aggressive black man’

14 November 2023

13 November 2023

Care assistant wins unfair dismissal claim after requesting phased return and being told ‘Don’t think you can just swan in here when you feel like it…’

In the case of Mrs L Bristow v Craigard Care Ltd (In Administration) the claimant commenced her employment with the respondent as a Night Duty...

10 November 2023

Geophysicist wins age discrimination claim after being referred to as a ‘pensioner’ and made redundant

In the case of Mr C Gregory v Petro Trace Ltd Mr Gregory began working with Petro Trace as a geophysicist since September 2017. Mr...

9 November 2023

Formal warning to council over four-day working week

A formal notice has been issued to South Cambridgeshire District Council to ensure taxpayers’ money is well spent after concerns were raised over its four-day...

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Barrier to employment lifted for thousands of ex-offenders

8 November 2023

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