by | Aug 20, 2026 | Employment Law
A recent ruling has determined that targeting individuals online, even on a private group chat, can lead to a loss of employment. A Mr. Y was employed by the Royal Mail as a delivery driver with an impeccable, longstanding record of service. This was not to last as,...
by | Aug 5, 2026 | Employment Law
Protecting hard-won local customer networks is a constant and necessary battle for commercial suppliers. However, a recent High Court judgement has exposed the risks inherent in employing standard ‘boilerplate’ contracts to restrict departing sales staff....
by | Jul 22, 2026 | Employment Law
A recent ruling has cleared the path to uncapped financial compensation following a forced resignation. A longstanding social worker had complaints raised over her work by an interim service manager. The ensuing investigation, however, failed to inform her of the...
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...
