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Employment Tribunal finds that sales assistant was victim of sexual harassment by colleague and harassment related to sex by appeal hearing investigator

23 June 2023

22 June 2023

Charity worker wins unfair dismissal claim after being told by her manager that she had ‘gone above her station’ by filling in HR payroll form

In the case of Ms G Howson v Restore (Cumbria) the respondent is a registered charity which sells recycled pre-owned items in its shops in...

21 June 2023

Absence/Discrimination: ACAS publishes advice on absence trigger points

ACAS has published advice on absence review points. Some organisations have absence policies that set automatic triggers to review absence. They're sometimes called 'trigger points'...

20 June 2023

Lorry driver loses unfair dismissal claim after live streaming offensive song about Michaela McAreavey who was murdered on honeymoon

In the case of Andrew McDade v Norman Emerson Group Limited the respondent is a family-owned business which has operated for over 75 years in...

19 June 2023

Bedding manufacturer fined £80,000 after machine operator loses fingers

A leading bedding manufacturer has been fined £80,000 after an employee suffered horrific injuries when his hand was drawn into a machine....

16 June 2023

Nursery worker wins unfair dismissal claim after being accused of being drunk at work and discussing sex life in front of children

In Millie Davey v Swans Day Nurseries Ltd the claimant was employed by the respondent, latterly as a Senior Nursery Practitioner. The claimant appears to...

15 June 2023

ET awards groom £12K for injury to feelings after boss’ partner stays seated on horse during meeting to discuss return to work after maternity leave

In the case of Mrs C Holloway v The Durdans Stables Ltd Mrs Holloway was a groom at a prestigious former Epsom Derby-winning facility. She...

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Working in hot weather: employers asked to help workers

14 June 2023

13 June 2023

Amazon boosts employee flexibility with the launch of new term-time contracts

Amazon has launched new term-time contracts providing its operations employees guaranteed time off during Summer, Easter and Christmas holidays, enabling more time with their children...

12 June 2023

Employer held vicariously liable after female worker raped by manager following work Christmas party

In P v Crest Nicholson Operations Limited a major UK property developer failed to protect a woman from a “predatory” manager who raped her after...

9 June 2023

Examiner wins ET case which rules that she is a ‘worker’ and not self-employed

In the case of Ms P Anning V Pearson Education Limited the London Central Employment Tribunal has ruled that an examiner is a ‘worker’ for...

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New British standard published to provide guidance for organisations on supporting the menstrual and menopausal health of their employees

8 June 2023

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