Bar worker fired after exposing 'creepy' boss wins unfair dismissal claim
In Miss D Trench v Performance Bar Limited Damaris Trench liked and shared comments about how ‘creepy’ owner Himesh Patel allegedly asked a colleague for a ‘threesome’, bought underage girls drinks and tried to kiss ...
July 5, 2022
Christian factory worker wins religious discrimination claim after being fired for refusing to take off crucifix necklace
In the case of Mr J Kovalkovs v 2 Sisters Food Group Limited Mr Kovalkovs was employed as a quality inspector in a chicken processing factory. Mr Kovalkovs is a Christian who follows the Russian ...
July 4, 2022
In landmark ruling caretaker successfully claims that 'long COVID is a disability'
In the case of Mr T Burke v Turning Point Scotland Mr Burke was employed by Turning Point in the role of caretaker/security in the period from 23 April 2001 until his employment was terminated ...
June 29, 2022
EAT rules that ET should have considered whether an employer’s failure to probe the impact of an employee’s depression and medication rendered the dismissal process unfair
In Daley v Vodafone Automotive Ltd Chris Daley had been working at Vodafone Automotive UK when he got into an argument with a member of the firm’s IT department. The colleague complained that Mr Daley ...
June 14, 2022
More healthcare professionals given powers to certify fit notes
From 1 July 2022 nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists, and physiotherapists will all be able to legally certify fit notes – something that at present only doctors can do. The change, the most significant since the ...
June 22, 2022
Acas have published new guidance on suspending an employee from work
Acas has published new guidance on suspension, where an employee continues to be employed but does not have to attend work or do any work. The guidance covers suspension as part of a disciplinary procedure, ...
June 26, 2018
Casino cashier wins victimisation claim after not being invited on a staff night out
In the case of Ms R Leher v Aspers (Stratford City) Limited Ms Leher, who is of mixed-black African heritage, worked as a cashier at Aspers, a ‘super casino’ at Stratford Westfield Centre. It is ...
May 27, 2022
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Muslim banker unfairly dismissed after sending emails on Christmas Day
In the case of Mr J Choudhury v Gatehouse Bank Joynal Choudhury, head of real estate at Gatehouse, sued the bank for unfair dismissal after he was made redundant in a company restructuring in August ...
April 7, 2021
Shop worker wins disability discrimination claim after suffering paralysing migraine at work and being told ‘tough’ by boss
In Miss M Doran v Pearl Holdings NW Limited Mary Doran has, since 2003, suffered from intermittent chronic migraines. A letter from her consultant neurologist confirms this diagnosis and how her condition has been gradually ...
July 1, 2022