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A Mile‑High Misjudgment: BA Crew Member Wins Unfair Dismissal Claim

A recent Employment Tribunal decision highlights the risks employers face when handling sensitive misconduct allegations without ensuring a properly robust…
5 months ago
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Disciplinary action following posts about Israel/Palestine conflict was ‘heavy handed and not proportionate’ but not discrimination

We live in a world where people hold deeply felt and sometimes differing views on sensitive issues. Workplaces are a…
5 months ago
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Going through the change…of job?

Many employers are increasingly focused on creating workplaces where employees feel comfortable discussing the menopause….
5 months ago
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Humour or Harassment? A £69k Lesson in Workplace Culture

What starts as ‘banter’ can very quickly become a Tribunal award with a £69,000 price tag….
6 months ago
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All in a Day’s Work – Race Discrimination: Risks, Realities and Employer Responsibilities

In this episode of All in a Day’s Work on The Legal Room UK, Alex Harper is joined by Maryam…
6 months ago
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Say that again? – Tribunal rules ‘English language only’ instruction to be discriminatory

A recent Employment Tribunal judgment highlights the growing importance of managing workplace expectations in a way that respects and accommodates…
6 months ago
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All in a Day’s Work – The Role of Acas in Resolving Workplace Disputes

In this episode, Cassie Blackledge and Alex Harper lift the lid on what really happens during Acas negotiations. From early…
6 months ago
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Close minded investigating manager costs care home £23k

A fair investigation is the foundation of any disciplinary process, helping to gather evidence, understand what actually happened, and decide…
6 months ago
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Hammered Home – Employee wins unfair dismissal claim triggered by wife’s hammer attack on her manager

When personal relationships are met with workplace conflict, employers can find themselves navigating highly sensitive and emotionally charged situations….
6 months ago
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To be, or not to be (a worker), that is the question…

In recent years, employment tribunals have staged some dramatic cases on employment status, often grappling with the question: “To be,…
7 months ago
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Calling out ADHD traits as ‘disorganised’ costs employer in Tribunal

A recent Employment Tribunal case has highlighted the importance for employers to fully understand their responsibilities towards neurodiverse employees. In…
7 months ago
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Too hot to work: A UK heat crisis

Many of us felt the effects of last week’s soaring temperatures. As a reminder of how disruptive extreme weather can…
7 months ago