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EAT rules that Christian doctor’s beliefs about transgenderism are protected under Equality Act but that he cannot express those views at work

12 July 2022

11 July 2022

Employees sacked by Yorkshire County Cricket Club following Azeem Rafiq racism scandal win unfair dismissal claim

In the case of Mr I Dews and others v Yorkshire County Cricket Club an employment judge has ruled that former head coach, Andrew Gale,...

8 July 2022

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) updates its guidance on risk assessments for pregnant workers and new mothers

The revised HSE guidance now makes it clear that not only should employers assess the risks of women of childbearing age as part of their...

7 July 2022

Government announces changes to industrial action rules

A change in the law enabling businesses to supply skilled agency workers to plug staffing gaps during industrial action has been unveiled by the government....

6 July 2022

London bus driver caught using phone at the wheel loses racism claim after being dismissed

In the case of Mr C K Aninkorah v Arriva London North Ltd a London bus driver has lost his claim against unfair dismissal at...

5 July 2022

Bar worker fired after exposing ‘creepy’ boss wins unfair dismissal claim

In Miss D Trench v Performance Bar Limited Damaris Trench liked and shared comments about how ‘creepy’ owner Himesh Patel allegedly asked a colleague for...

4 July 2022

Christian factory worker wins religious discrimination claim after being fired for refusing to take off crucifix necklace

In the case of Mr J Kovalkovs v 2 Sisters Food Group Limited Mr Kovalkovs was employed as a quality inspector in a chicken processing...

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Shop worker wins disability discrimination claim after suffering paralysing migraine at work and being told ‘tough’ by boss

1 July 2022

29 June 2022

In landmark ruling caretaker successfully claims that ‘long COVID is a disability’

In the case of Mr T Burke v Turning Point Scotland Mr Burke was employed by Turning Point in the role of caretaker/security in the...

28 June 2022

Financial advisor loses age discrimination claim after being told he was ‘not getting any younger’ in bid for CEO role

In Mr C Rowan v DWFS Services Limited, an experienced financial adviser has lost an age discrimination case after he was overlooked for a CEO...

27 June 2022

Cleaner wins unfair dismissal claim after making protected disclosures about working conditions

In Mr P Hernandez v Swiftclean Ltd Mr Hernandez was employed by Swiftclean Ltd as a cleaning operative from 4 September 2018 until his dismissal...

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New Look shop assistant wins unfair dismissal claim after being berated for wearing ‘horrid orange Nikes’

24 June 2022

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