Policy to Practice: Navigating Changes in Planning Enforcement
May 31, 2024On 25th April 2024, major changes to planning enforcement in England came into effect, primarily driven by the Levelling-up and…
The Role of Instant Messaging in Financial Services
April 18, 2024In the wake of the global pandemic, there has been a prolific increase in remote and hybrid working among employees,…
Should mental health challenges mitigate misconduct sanctions?
February 21, 2024A scientist at AstraZeneca, Dr James Muir, has been found by the Employment Tribunal to have been unfairly and wrongly…
Anti-Zionism held to be a Protected Belief
February 14, 2024Having been accused of antisemitic comments, a sociology professor, David Miller at the University of Bristol has been found to…
Is time of the essence? Constructive dismissal claims
January 23, 2024A constructive unfair dismissal claim can be brought where an employee feels they have no choice but to resign because…
Gender: Offensive Speech or Freedom of Expression?
January 16, 2024The Employment Tribunal has ruled in favor of social worker who faced suspension over her expression of gender critical views…
Historic Video: Immediate Dismissal or Prejudiced Mistake?
November 28, 2023A warehouse worker was recently found to be unfairly dismissed after his employer dismissed him amid concerns of damage to…
Regulatory Shake-Up: New Rules for Holiday Pay & TUPE
November 15, 2023The government intend to reduce bureaucracy, reduce reporting requirements and simplify processes, while safekeeping employment rights.
Pregnancy Discrimination Controversy for Lloyds Bank
October 31, 2023Ms Alicja Banks was subject to pregnancy discrimination and constructively unfairly dismissed after her pregnancy concerns were not taken seriously.
Wear Makeup – a Reasonable Request or Sexual Harassment?
October 19, 2023The Employment Tribunal found that instructing female employees to wear makeup can constitute sexual harassment under the Equality Act 2010.