by | Jul 8, 2026 | Employment Law
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 British emergency ambulance crew member was subjected to internal disciplinary proceedings...
by | Jun 17, 2026 | Employment Law
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 their...
by | Jun 3, 2026 | Employment Law
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 clarified that a...
by | May 18, 2026 | Employment Law
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 before being...
by | May 6, 2026 | Employment Law
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 harassed employee, who...
by | Apr 20, 2026 | Employment Law
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 holiday pay. Employers...
