Santa Banter, Toxic Culture or Discrimination? Mr Graham worked as a salesperson for Swansway Garages (the “Company”), a car dealership for three years, while also working part-time as a Father Christmas at a local grotto. When his Sales Manager, Jon Gill, found out...
Gender Transitioning – the importance of not “deadnaming” Case facts A council employee, referred to anonymously as AB in the Employment Tribunal, transitioned from male to female with effect from 1 July 2020 but despite giving the council 8 months’ notice before she...
Risks of not making reasonable adjustments The case of Tyerman v NHS Digital is another recent case, which demonstrates the onus on employers to consider reasonable adjustments for job applicants. Mr Tyerman, who had been diagnosed with autism, received £20,000 from...
Sexual Harassment at work – Isn’t it 2023? In a recent judgment, the Tribunal awarded a substantial £357,000 to a 22-year-old trainee Project Supervisor from the National Grid, for 26 acts of sexual harassment and 8 acts of victimisation at the hands of her manager,...
Bullying at work – A step too far? Employers have a duty to provide a safe working environment to their employees, to ensure they are not discriminated against, and do not suffer harassment or victimisation, due to any of the protected characteristics under the...
