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New statutory code to prevent unscrupulous employers using fire and rehire tactics

23 June 2022

22 June 2022

More healthcare professionals given powers to certify fit notes

From 1 July 2022 nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists, and physiotherapists will all be able to legally certify fit notes – something that at present only...

21 June 2022

Care manager wins discrimination claim after being told to “stop faffing” while suffering morning sickness

In Mrs G Ferridge-Gunn v Alcedo Orange Limited Gemma Ferridge-Gunn had told her manager Rosie Caunt that she was suffering from morning sickness while working...

20 June 2022

Solicitor loses victimisation and discrimination claims after being suspended over heated WhatsApp conversation

In the case of Mr M Gaskell v Ministry of Justice Mr Gaskell is a solicitor who worked in the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) since...

17 June 2022

Marketing coordinator loses discrimination claim after threatening to accuse boss of affair unless she was paid one year’s salary

In Ms Hortence Yagmur v Armstrong World Industries Hortence Yagmur was employed as a Marketing Coordinator. In a 'calculated and premeditated' move, she told Marketing...

16 June 2022

Nurse wins unfair dismissal case after being sacked for making racist comments

In the case of Susan Brannan v Navigo Health and Social Care CIC Susan Brannan was a nurse working for a not for profit social...

15 June 2022

New visa route targeting graduates from prestigious universities widens talent pool for employers

The world’s top graduates in subjects such as science, engineering and medical research will be able to bring their skills to the UK following the...

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EAT rules that ET should have considered whether an employer’s failure to probe the impact of an employee’s depression and medication rendered the dismissal process unfair

14 June 2022

13 June 2022

Employer awarded costs by tribunal after employee’s ‘deliberate and persistent unreasonable conduct’

In the case of Mr Bright Ampomah v Just Build UK Limited Mr Ampomah brought claims of unlawful deductions from wages, wrongful dismissal and breach...

10 June 2022

Nurse wins unfair dismissal claim after being sacked for taking too many days off sick

In the case of Ms CC McKenzie v University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Caroline McKenzie was a senior nurse, who had worked for her...

9 June 2022

HR worker wins discrimination claim after being refused pay rise because of impending maternity leave

In Miss L Musguin v Breyer Group plc Ms Musguin, an HR assistant, joined Breyer, a construction company, in July 2017 and went on maternity...

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Employment tribunals involving menopause have increased by 44%

8 June 2022

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