Don’t let discrimination lead to resignation or risk facing career compensation
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.
Where do we draw the line between free speech and racism?
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 white British
The corporate manual, not time and motion studies, defines employment roles
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
Where a formal job offer effectively creates a binding contract
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
Can a tribunal be fair after all is long said and done?
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
A pattern of workplace harassment may be treated as a continuous event
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
Preparing for a new employment landscape in 2026/27: Further protections
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
Preparing for a new employment landscape in 2026: “Day One” Entitlements
Paternity Leave
As of Monday, 6 April 2026, the Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2025 will fundamentally transform the UK workplace by introducing several "Day One" entitlements. Now, paid
When is a “self-employed” contractor a de facto employee?
The employment status of a former bricklayer was recently called into question in establishing liability for asbestos exposure. The widow of the late Mr. Eric Alger, who died from mesothelioma, sought
Why disregarding the minimum wage constitutes modern slavery
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) Act 1998 remains contentious, especially after the introduction of the NMW (Amendment) Regulations 2025, as it draws the legal line in the sand between employment and
