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An introduction to the Employment Tribunal Process
With the ever-increasing number of claims being issued in the Employment Tribunals, coupled with a…
An Objectionable Manifestation of Beliefs?
Were a teacher’s Facebook posts a manifestation of her beliefs, and did her school act proportionately in dismissing her for them?
Your Duties to a Disabled Job Applicant
A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal case addressed an employer’s obligations to make reasonable adjustments to their job application process for an applicant with dyspraxia.
Lessons to be Learnt: Menopause in the Workplace
The Employment Tribunal has upheld an employee’s disability claims, after she suffered with menopause-related symptoms.
Worker Protection Bill Watered Down
The House of Lords have made significant amendments to the Worker Protection Bill, limiting the obligations on employers to prevent harassment.
Dismissing an Employee for Offensive Racial Language?
Was an employer justified in dismissing an employee who used an offensive racial term during a race awareness training session?
Labour’s Employment Rights Bill
Labour have set out their “cast iron commitment” to introduce a new Employment Rights Bill, if they are elected.
Collateral Damage – Caught in the TUPE Crossfire
Do the rights and obligations contained in a collateral contract transfer under TUPE?
Are Gendered Swear Words Discriminatory?
The Employment Tribunal has considered whether it might be discriminatory to insult a transgender individual using a “gendered” swear word.
Varying or Terminating Employment?
Does a unilateral change in employment terms mean that the employment contract has been varied, or terminated?
Is it Unfair to Push Back an Employee’s Termination Date?
Did the repeated extension of a termination date, and failing to allow a second appeal at the end of those extensions, result in an unfair dismissal?
Can You Be Harassed Without Knowing It?
Can a person be harassed under the Equality Act if they are not aware of the unwanted conduct?
