News and comment from the team

Zero Tolerance No Substitute for Individual Consideration

Individual cases can sometimes dictate legal outcomes. In one case, a worker who lost his job following an angry office incident succeeded in his unfair dismissal claim.

Is Type 2 Diabetes a Disability? Employment Appeal Tribunal Considers

The definition of 'disability' in employment can be controversial. This was highlighted in a case concerning a type 2 diabetes sufferer.

UK Bicycle Courier Wins Landmark Employment Rights Case

In a landmark case, a self-employed bicycle courier has won her tribunal case to gain the same working rights as employed staff.

Professional Partners – Who Owns Your Goodwill?

In an interesting case, a lawyer and former partner is attempting to prevent her old law firm from continuing to use her name.

The Big Employment Law Changes in 2017

Every year the world of employment law sees a number of major changes. Here are some of the most prominent changes that will shape 2017.

Government Committee Calls for Protection Against Pregnancy Discrimination

The UK government is currently evaluating how employers might potentially discriminate against new mothers in the workplace.

When Do Cumulative Medical Conditions Amount to Disability?

Employment law for disability can often be unclear, as experienced in a recent tribunal case by a man who suffers from multiple disabilities.

UK Agency Workers Exploited Says Think-tank Report

A report by the Resolution Foundation shows 340,000 UK workers are employed via agency contracts with minimal workplace legal protection.

Company Not Liable for MD’s Post Christmas Party Assault

A company was found not liable for injuries caused by its managing director as his actions occurred outside working hours at the xmas party.

Same-Sex Marriage and Church Doctrine Clash in Employment Case

A tribunal ruled a bishop was exempt from discrimination liability after he refused to license a gay cleric who had married another man.

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Dorchester Hotel May Face Legal Action Over Staff Grooming Rules

The Dorchester hotel is experiencing a backlash after a controversial list of new grooming rules for its female staff was recently leaked.

Female Employee Claims Discrimination for Not Bowing to Her Boss

A female employee of Korean business Dongbu Daewoo Electronics has taken the company to tribunal on claims of sex & race discrimination.

Should Whistleblowers Be Rewarded Financially?

The controversial American scheme of encouraging whistleblowing via payment is now prevalent in the UK. Should it be made official policy?

TUC Claims UK Workers Cannot Afford to Challenge Discrimination

TUC has announced the number of workers challenging discrimination has dropped significantly since the introduction of tribunal fees.

BBC Producer’s Final Written Warning ‘Manifestly Inappropriate’

Workplace disciplinary actions are so complex that one error can alter the whole process. That point was made in the case of a BBC producer who was dismissed after being issued with a manifestly inappropriate final written warning.

Employers Must Be Proactive To Ensure Workers Get Proper Breaks

An Employment Appeal Tribunal has warned employers they need to take a proactive approach to ensure workers are given efficient break times.

Greater Protection For Child Care Whistleblowers Announced

A government concession has granted UK childcare workers legal protection against acts of whistleblowing in the workplace.

‘Employment Status’ Euphemism Disguised Race Discrimination

Racial discrimination at work can occur in less obvious forms, as seen in a recent case involving a pay dispute by immigrant workers.

Employer Escapes Vicarious Liability for Salesman’s Negligence

Should negligent worker actions always be the responsibility of the employer? A recent tribunal case ruled there can be exceptions.

Tesco Workers Claim Pay Discrimination

Legal action is being taken against Tesco by workers who claim the supermarket has committed discrimination by reducing their pay.

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