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Fire and Re-hire: New Code of Practice comes into Force 

There are many reasons why an employer may wish to change the terms of an employment contract. However, where the…
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Sainsbury’s in a trolley-load of trouble over International Men’s Day post

2 years ago
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Home Advantage: Employee wins £31k after work from home arrangement revoked

A Property Agent with endometriosis won an Employment Tribunal case against her employer for unfair dismissal, disability discrimination and failure…
2 years ago
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Gross Misconduct in the Bagging Area

The Employment Tribunal (ET) has ruled that a Sainsbury’s employee, who had worked for the company for almost 20 years,…
2 years ago
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The Vital Role of Employers in Making Reasonable Adjustments

The Equality Act 2010 aims to protect individuals from discrimination. A key provision is the duty of employers to make…
2 years ago
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Faith in Focus: Protected Belief vs Business Reputation

This case explores the delicate balance between ensuring an employee’s freedom of expression, while protecting an employer’s reputation and commercial…
2 years ago
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Sandwich Sparks Legal Battle

After being dismissed for eating a leftover sandwich, a cleaner is taking legal action against a London law firm, Devonshires…
2 years ago
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Anti-Zionism held to be a Protected Belief

Having been accused of antisemitic comments, a sociology professor, David Miller at the University of Bristol has been found to…
2 years ago
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Gender: Offensive Speech or Freedom of Expression?

The Employment Tribunal has ruled in favor of social worker who faced suspension over her expression of gender critical views…
3 years ago
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Historic Video: Immediate Dismissal or Prejudiced Mistake?

A warehouse worker was recently found to be unfairly dismissed after his employer dismissed him amid concerns of damage to…
3 years ago
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Pregnancy Discrimination Controversy for Lloyds Bank

Ms Alicja Banks was subject to pregnancy discrimination and constructively unfairly dismissed after her pregnancy concerns were not taken seriously….
3 years ago
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Racist language – immediate dismissal or ill-judged mistake?

A recent decision was made by the Employment Tribunal when a Lloyds Bank employee, was unfairly dismissed for using the…
3 years ago