News and comment from the team

Mobile Employees Win Landmark Working Time Debate

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that time spent on the road is working time which must be taken into account when calculating rest periods.

Music Teacher Strikes Blow for Fixed-Term Contract Workers

A music teacher on a zero hours contract has scored a legal victory of importance to all fixed-term contract workers.

Employees Beware! Facebook Abuse Can Cost You Your Job!

A canal worker has been controversially sacked after using a string of offensive expletives to describe his supervisors on Facebook.

Full-Time Employees Lawfully Given Priority Over Agency Temp

The tribunal has ruled that temporary agency workers are now entitled to be treated in the same way as permanent members of staff.

Court of Appeal Rejects Unison’s Employment Tribunal Fees Challenge

The Court of Appeal has dismissed Unison's appeal against the introduction of Employment Tribunal (ET) fees in July 2013 being unlawful.

British Overseas Military Bases Not Subject to UK Employment Laws

Jurisdiction was at the centre of a recent employment dispute involving civilian workers at Britain's two military bases on the island of Cyprus.

Executive Who Violated Ex-Employer’s Confidentiality Fined

A senior company executive who lied to the High Court about has come within an ace of being sent to prison for his contempt.

Leading Surgeon Claims Unfair Dismissal After Whistleblowing

Top Surgeon Joseph Meirion Thomas claims he was forced from his job after writing a series of articles criticising the NHS.

Kids Company Whistleblower Claims £10,000 Stolen

Kids Company has experienced further problems this week as an unidentified whistleblower is claiming that over £10,000 of the charity's money vanished.

Feeling Undermined on Maternity Leave? You Are Not Powerless!

A finance professional who resigned on the basis that her position in the office hierarchy was undermined while on maternity leave may receive compensation

Exploring Public Concern At Work’s 2015 Whistleblowing Reports

The charity Public Concern at Work (PCaW) has released its 2015 YouGov survey that explores the outcome of numerous documented cases of whistleblowing in the workplace.

Hospital Whistleblower Awarded £230,000 In Compensation

An employment tribunal has ruled that a whistleblower will receive a massive payout of £230,000 in compensation.

Government Consults on Gender Pay Gap Reporting

The Government has launched a consultation that could lead to Employers with 250+ workers having to reveal pay gaps between their male and female employees.

Fresh Hope for Businesswoman in Whistleblowing Case

A businesswoman has won a fresh opportunity to prove she was unfairly sacked for whistleblowing after her close personal relationship with her boss ended.

Edinburgh Care Home Worker Praised For Whistleblowing

A whistle-blower who revealed shocking conditions at an Edinburgh care home has been praised for being brave enough to speak out.

International Sanctions Bite on Syrian Businessman’s Wife

An alleged supporter of the repressive regime in Syria failed to convince the High Court to unfreeze her bank accounts.

Veteran Manager Unfairly Selected for Redundancy

A manager made redundant after working almost 30 years for the same employer has won the right to compensation after a tribunal found her dismissal unfair.

Rude Salesman’s Contract Justifiably Terminated

The High Court has ruled that a mobile phone salesman was justifiably removed from his position for using offensive language when speaking with customers.

Nursery School Fends Off Muslim Discrimination Claim

A nursery school was accused of prejudice by a Muslim interviewee who claimed that she had been refused permission to wear her flowing jilbab to work.

Tribunal Success For Christian Nursery Worker Dismissed For Sexuality Discrimination

A Tribunal has ruled in favour of a Christian nursery worker who was sacked by her employer after she expressed views against homosexuality and gay marriage.

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