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How businesses will benefit from changes to TUPE rules

18 June 2024

18 June 2024

How might Labour’s proposals on employment law affect employers?

The Labour party has proposed a multitude of changes to employment law and, whilst some of these proposals have been watered-down from Labour’s original plans,...

18 June 2024

Whistleblower awarded £30K after reporting ‘sheesha cave’

In the case of Miss F A v Human Relief Foundation, an employee who reported her colleagues for smoking and hookah use in the office...

17 June 2024

Amazon worker wins failure to make reasonable adjustments claim after being put at disadvantage by being asked to attend morning meeting

In Mr. R P v Amazon UK Services Limited, an Edinburgh tribunal ruled that Amazon put an employee with anxiety and bipolar disorder at a...

13 June 2024

Doughnut decorator awarded £30K after being called ‘pot washer’ and ‘bear hugged’

In a recent tribunal case, Miss H M v Bugibba Independent Limited, a young worker, Miss HM, experienced harassment from a colleague, Mr OH, at...

12 June 2024

Report proposes new rights to protect workers from ‘unfair, unaccountable and uncaring’ algorithms

In today's rapidly evolving workplace, a report by the Institute of Employment Rights raises alarms about a pressing issue: the rise of algorithmic management and...

11 June 2024

Care home worker with fibromyalgia wins unfair dismissal claim after saying she would ‘play dirty’

In the case of Ms. M C v Hazelwell Care Home Ltd, a tribunal ruled that dismissing a care home worker with fibromyalgia for being...

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Female investment management director loses sex discrimination claim after being told her trousers made her look ‘frumpy’

10 June 2024

7 June 2024

Former BBC sports journalist loses unfair dismissal claim after whistleblowing and failing to disclose the ‘gift’ of a car

In a high-profile employment tribunal case, former BBC Leicester reporter Mr. IS, known for his appearance on "The Apprentice," claimed unfair dismissal after being terminated...

5 June 2024

Crime scene investigator wins unfair dismissal claim after being told she was of ‘no use’

In the case of Ms A P v Chief Constable of Merseyside Police, a tribunal found that Ms. AP, a crime scene investigator with multiple...

4 June 2024

Government cracks down on controversial ‘fire and rehire’ practices

The Government is taking action against 'fire and rehire' practices by empowering employment tribunals to increase compensation by up to 25% for non-compliance with the...

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Teacher wins disability discrimination claim after being dismissed for allegedly falling asleep in class

3 June 2024

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