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Office manager wins unfair dismissal claim after being sacked for delaying stock order during pandemic

3 April 2023

3 April 2023

Employment law changes in April 2023

In 2023, there have been significant increases in several employment law rates and limits....

3 April 2023

BBC radio presenter loses tribunal claim after ‘using the C-word’ to describe colleagues

A well-known local radio presenter was not discriminated against on the basis of his disability when he was sacked by BBC Radio Suffolk, a tribunal...

29 March 2023

Living pension launched to provide low-paid workers with security and stability in retirement

The Living Wage Foundation has launched the Living Pension Employer standard, a major new programme to tackle low pension saving amongst low-paid workers. The Living...

28 March 2023

How employers can support employees during Ramadan

Supporting Muslim employees during Ramadan requires empathy, understanding, and flexibility. By accommodating their needs and creating an inclusive workplace environment, employers can promote employee satisfaction...

27 March 2023

Hospital maintenance worker wins unfair and wrongful dismissal claim after refusing to take Covid tests

In the case of Mr D Fitzgerald v Bouygues Energies and Services Mr Fitzgerald was employed by the respondent as a maintenance craftsperson working at...

24 March 2023

Sales consultant wins unfair dismissal claim after being sexually harassed and victimised by male colleagues

In the case of Shirley Lyons v Starplan Furniture Limited Shirley Lyons, 60, had been working for kitchen and bedroom designer Starplan in Portadown, Northern...

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Halfords worker ‘racially harassed’ and compared to ‘monkeys crying for bananas’

23 March 2023

22 March 2023

Government publishes whitepaper on supporting disabled people and those with long-term health conditions back into work

The government has published Transforming Support: The Health and Disability White Paper which includes helping unemployed disabled people to move back into and remain in...

21 March 2023

Online Spanish teacher wins unfair dismissal claim after employment contract changes

In the case of Mr J C Arango v Interhigh Education Ltd Mr Arango was employed as a Spanish teacher at an online school providing...

20 March 2023

Assistant manager at tapas restaurant wins unfair dismissal claim after being sacked for being pregnant

In Ms A McKnight v Fenwick Tapas the tribunal in Glasgow heard Ms McKnight began working at Fenwick Tapas restaurant as assistant manager in December...

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London bus driver loses unfair dismissal claim after leaving passengers waiting as he grabbed a hot drink and ran a red light

17 March 2023

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