Employment Tribunal
Constructive Dismissal – what does it mean when an employee delays resigning?
Employees have the right to resign and claim constructive dismissal where they believe their employer has behaved in a way which amounts...
Read moreEmployee Monitoring – Avoiding the Pitfalls
It was reported recently that Amazon faced a fine of €32 million for “excessively monitoring” staff at one of its French warehouse...
Read moreRefusing an employee’s WFH request was justified despite no detriment to performance
Earlier this month the Employment Tribunal decided a claim a case brought against the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) that arose...
Read moreAre Employment Tribunal fees coming back?
This week we received the news that the Government is consulting about reintroducing fees for bringing Employment Tribunal claims....
Read moreBalancing freedom of speech and conflicting views in the workplace
In recent years there has been a remarkable shift in societal attitudes towards gender identity, along with a growing openness to discuss...
Read moreNew important changes to holiday rules
On 8 November 2023 the Government announced that it would be making significant changes to the law on annual leave....
Read moreHot topic - Deciding on “heat of the moment” actions
In an ideal world, things would evolve in an orderly fashion. Resignations would be in writing after a period of considered thought,...
Read moreEmployer had constructive knowledge of disadvantage due to failing to ask for information
In many disability discrimination cases it is important for an Employment Tribunal to consider what an employer knew and when. This...
Read moreSexual harassment in the workplace
The recent allegations about Russell Brand and the ongoing saga involving Luis Rubiales illustrate why it is important for employers...
Read moreTribunal rates and compensation limits from 6 April 2023
From 6 April 2023 the rates and limits for employment claims will have their annual increase. The new rates will apply where the effective...
Read moreLack of promotion for employee in her 50s was unfair and discriminatory
In a recent Employment Tribunal judgment in the case of Sunderland v Superdry a fashion designer in her 50s was awarded over £96,000...
Read moreMenopause at Work: Discrimination & Employment Law
In the last four years there has been a significant increase in Tribunal claims for unfair dismissal and/or sex discrimination in which...
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