The volatile boundary between workplace speech, belief, and discrimination was recently ignited in a case that tested the sanctity of protected beliefs.
The dispute began when a white British emergency ambulance crew member was subjected to internal
Where do we draw the line between free speech and racism? Read More »
Equal pay claims can grind on for years before resolution. However, the ground has shifted since the Court of Appeal (CoA) took Tesco’s own operating and training manual as the definitive source on employee roles rather than any granular analysis of
The corporate manual, not time and motion studies, defines employment roles Read More »
In the world of HR, the ubiquitous disclaimer "subject to references" is often viewed by employers as an escape clause, one which allows them to withdraw an offer at any time before “Day One”. However, a recent ruling has
Where a formal job offer effectively creates a binding contract Read More »
Employment disputes can drag on for years, which inevitably raises the question of how long is too long for a hearing to be deemed fair. Mr. Boateng was originally employed in January 2017 by a gentlemen’s outfitters at their branch in the Strand
Can a tribunal be fair after all is long said and done? Read More »
A pivotal ruling has raised a protective umbrella over those impacted by a toxic workplace environment, potentially extending employers’ legal liability by months or even years.
An Employment Tribunal had to decide whether the employers of a
A pattern of workplace harassment may be treated as a continuous event Read More »
Annual leave & holiday pay (effective April 2026)
From 6 April, the Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2025 has introduced strict new record-keeping duties, requiring employers to maintain detailed records of annual leave, carried-over holiday, and
Preparing for a new employment landscape in 2026/27: Further protections Read More »
Paternity Leave
As of Monday, 6 April 2026, the Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2025 will fundamentally transform the UK workplace by introducing several "Day One" entitlements. Now, paid paternity leave and unpaid parental leave are Day One
Preparing for a new employment landscape in 2026: “Day One” Entitlements Read More »
The employment status of a former bricklayer was recently called into question in establishing liability for asbestos exposure. The widow of the late Mr. Eric Alger, who died from mesothelioma, sought access to historical Employer’s
When is a “self-employed” contractor a de facto employee? Read More »
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) Act 1998 remains contentious, especially after the introduction of the NMW (Amendment) Regulations 2025, as it draws the legal line in the sand between employment and slavery, as highlighted by a recent case. The
Why disregarding the minimum wage constitutes modern slavery Read More »
A claimant made allegations of unfair dismissal, discrimination, and detriment resulting from whistleblowing. While his claim against the Council was subsequently withdrawn early on, the claim against the private limited company proceeded.The
Intimidating claimants with costs orders may be at an end. Read More »
