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When flexible working disputes reach an employment tribunal, the focus is rarely on whether remote or office-based working is preferable. Instead, attention turns to how a particular decision was reached, whether the reasoning was clear and whether statutory process was…
This case highlights how a redundancy consultation tribunal decision can shape expectations around fairness, selection and decison-making in practice. The Employment Appeal Tribunal’s decision in Micro Focus Ltd v Mildenhall provides a clear illustration of how early decision-making, redundancy pooling…
As employment law continues to evolve, it’s essential for both HR professionals and employers to stay ahead of the curve. While keeping up with changes in employment law is critical, learning from employment tribunal lessons from 2025 is equally important….
The recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision in Henderson v GCRM Ltd & Ors shows how complex whistleblowing cases can become when investigations lack independence. It’s a timely reminder for employers and HR professionals that fairness, transparency and clear boundaries…
Every December, offices, workshops and Zoom screens start to buzz with talk of the Christmas party. It’s the time to celebrate the year’s achievements, thank their people for another year of hard work and let the team unwind. But while…
Menopause is becoming an increasingly important workplace conversation, raising a crucial question for employers and HR professionals: can menopause be a disability at work? A recent Employment Tribunal case, Ms Julia Miller v University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust (2025),…
Menopause is now firmly part of the workplace conversation. October is Menopause Awareness Month. The conversation has moved on from awareness alone. It now includes legal accountability, business risk, and credible action. The increase in UK menopause tribunal cases is…
Neurodiversity in the workplace attracts increasing attention, with conditions such as ADHD and dyslexia more frequently cited in Employment Tribunal claims under the Equality Act 2010. These claims highlight employers’ legal duties — particularly around making reasonable adjustments and avoiding…
Disability discrimination claims can be complex, particularly when workplace behaviour is in the spotlight. The case of McQueen v General Optical Council [2023] EAT 36 is a useful example of disability discrimination claim under Section 15. It reminds employers that…
AECOM Ltd v Mallon: Lessons on Disability Discrimination and Recruitment for UK Employers Recruitment is often the first real test of an employer’s commitment to inclusion. The case of AECOM Ltd v Mallon [2023] EAT 104 shows how a seemingly…
A recent employment tribunal has upheld a claim of maternity discrimination against Bright HR brought by a former sales consultant following her return from maternity leave. The judgement focused on liability only, with compensation considered separately. The case is a…
Discrimination in the workplace can take many forms — and belief-based disputes can be especially complex. Sometimes, they even lead to legal consequences. For employers, managing situations where rights come into conflict isn’t always straightforward. The Higgs vs Farmor’s School…
Sex discrimination in the workplace, as defined under the Equality Act 2010, occurs when an employee is treated differently because of their sex in specific situations. The employment tribunal ruling in the case of Ms. Anca Lacatus v Barclays Execution…
Victimisation in the workplace, as defined under the Equality Act 2010, occurs when an employee faces unfair treatment for raising concerns about discrimination or exercising their legal rights. A recent employment tribunal case, Benassi v. Maximus UK Services Ltd, highlights…
As 2024 draws to a close and we look ahead to 2025, we’ve compiled a selection of key employment tribunal cases from the past year. These cases shed light on critical employment issues and offer valuable insights for addressing workplace…
As we come to a close for 2023 and begin 2024, we have pulled together a small selection of tribunal and employment cases from 2023. Each highlights key employment issues. Meaker vs Cyxtera Technology UK Ltd (CTUK) This employment tribunal…
In the case of Haycocks v ADP RPO, the Employment Appeal Tribunal found that a former employee of the UK recruitment process outsourcing arm of HR software ADP faced unfair dismissal due to a flawed redundancy process. Background ADP RPO…
Direct Line has been ordered to pay a former employee almost £65,000 after it failed to make reasonable adjustments when her role was affected by menopausal symptoms. Maxine Lynskey worked as a telesales consultant at the insurance company between 2016…
