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

7 June 2024

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...

3 June 2024

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

In Mr JS v Alpha Plus Group Limited, a senior teacher at Wetherby Prep School for Boys won a disability discrimination lawsuit after being dismissed...

31 May 2024

SOAS academic loses race discrimination claim after fellow Professor recommends sushi restaurant

In a recent employment tribunal, Ms N S-R v SOAS University of London, a Japanese academic's claims of racial discrimination were dismissed. Ms NSR accused...

30 May 2024

Employee left ‘bedridden’ by endometriosis wins unfair dismissal claim following “unilateral withdrawal” of work from home agreement

In a landmark ruling, Ms PP v Spericle Ltd T/A Properties on the Market, a 29-year-old estate worker has been awarded £31,707.34 by an employment...

29 May 2024

Government refuses to ban non-disclosure agreements in all harassment cases

The Treasury Committee has released responses from the Treasury and regulators to its report, "Sexism in the City," which highlights sexism and misogyny in the...

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Wiltshire Council confirms appeal against employment tribunal judgement

22 May 2024

21 May 2024

NUS settles with ex-President and accepts that “pro-Palestinian and anti-Zionist beliefs may be protected beliefs”

Shaima Dallali, former NUS President, has settled her employment claim against the NUS, with details remaining confidential. Dallali, dismissed amid antisemitism accusations, argued her termination...

20 May 2024

Disabled Scottish government employee wins direct discrimination claim following lack of adjustments

A Scottish government employee with disabilities won a direct discrimination case after lacking necessary work equipment. The tribunal found the government failed to provide reasonable...

17 May 2024

Gymnastics coach awarded £56K for unfair dismissal and lost wages after requesting contract and payslip

A Belarusian gymnastics coach, unjustly dismissed by Friendship Society Limited after requesting a written contract and payslip, won her case according to a tribunal ruling....

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Mental Health Awareness Week – steps employers can take to encourage employees to move more at work

16 May 2024

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