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EAT appeal successful against dismissal of Claimants’ claims that they were entitled to discounted travel after being made redundant

5 July 2024

4 July 2024

Sainsbury’s manager wins disability harassment claim after being excluded from social media post

In the case of Mr. D C v Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd, a long-serving manager won a disability harassment claim after being excluded from a social...

3 July 2024

Mother wins £90K in sex discrimination claim after employer asks age of her children then withdraws job offer

In the case of Mrs FL v R & F Properties QS (UK) Co., Ltd, a mother won over £90,000 in a sex discrimination case...

2 July 2024

CIPD urges employers to explore flexible working arrangements in hot weather

Ben Willmott, head of public policy at the CIPD, emphasises the importance of prioritising health and safety during hot weather. Employers should consider flexible working...

1 July 2024

Construction company fined £2.345m after worker drowned in river

A construction company has been fined £2.345 million after a worker drowned at Knostrop Weir. The tragedy occurred when a boat capsized due to turbulent...

1 July 2024

Car wash firm fined for failing to protect workers and the public

A Devon car wash firm has been fined £40,000 for repeatedly failing to protect workers and the public from electrical safety risks. Despite multiple HSE...

29 June 2024

Election manifestos: Employment implications

With the General Election set for 4 July 2024, the Conservative and Labour parties have unveiled their manifestos, each proposing significant changes to employment law....

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Tesco manager wins unfair dismissal claim after giving colleague a vibrator as Secret Santa gift

28 June 2024

27 June 2024

Study finds hybrid work benefits companies and employees

Hybrid work schedules, where employees work part-time from home, have proven advantageous for productivity, career growth, and job satisfaction, according to a comprehensive study by...

26 June 2024

Anticipated increase in flexible working claims: what employers need to know

There is an inherent tension between employees’ experience of somewhat of a golden age of working from home, reinforced by the recent strengthening of the...

25 June 2024

Teacher in whistleblowing claim dismissed while awaiting outcome of ET case

Ms. AD, a teacher and former housemistress at Ellesmere College, has been dismissed while awaiting the outcome of her employment tribunal case. She claims unfair...

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Blind bakery employee wins claim of “unfavourable treatment” after being dismissed during probation period

24 June 2024

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