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Five things we learnt in employment law this week (28 July)

Agency workers can claim whistleblowing protection against end-users under s43K Employment Rights Act 1996 (McTigue v University Hospital Bristol NHS FT) 2. It is...

Five things we learnt in employment law this week (21 July)

An ET was wrong to strike out an unfair dismissal and disability claim without hearing evidence, in spite of the claimant's admission of...

Five things we learnt in employment law this week (14 July)

A Muslim woman, dismissed for wearing an Islamic headscarf, was directly discriminated against (AG's opinion in Bougnaoui and anor v Micropole SA). 2. The...

Five things we learnt in employment law this week (7 July)

When considering a dismissal because of an irreparable breakdown in relationships, the employee must first be given an opportunity to demonstrate in practice...

Five things we learnt in employment law this week (30 June)

1. A claimant cannot rely on the existence of pre-termination negotiations (under s111A ERA) in support of an unfair dismissal claim (Faithorn Farrell Timms...

I’m pregnant and I don’t feel ‘COVID-19 Secure’ at work, what are my rights?

If you’re pregnant you’re naturally going to have concerns...

Furlough New Government Guidance

Nearly three quarters (71.7 per cent) of organisations are...

Constructive Dismissal

UPDATED FOR 2022 - This practical guide is all...

Five things we learnt in employment law this week (18 February 2020)

1. A one-off act can amount to a ‘provision,...

Five things we learnt in employment law (17 January 2020)

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Employment Tribunal hears case of sacked ethical vegan

As Veganuary kicks off this week so does a...