Tribunal claims
When is it reasonable to dismiss rather than to furlough?
Employment Tribunal Survey shows increase in awards
Employment Tribunal can serve ET1 claim forms by email during the COVID-19 pandemic
Long-term effect in disability discrimination claims
Interim Relief and the likelihood of success
A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) case considered the “likelihood of success” test in interim relief cases. What is Interim […]
Employee or worker status – the diagnosis of a doctor
In Community Based Care Health Ltd v. Narayan UKEAT/0162/18, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has characterised a GP as a […]
Whistle blowing and the “public interest”
Is it enough that a worker believes a disclosure is in the public interest? In the recent case of Okwu […]
Could a tribunal claimant freeze their employer’s bank account?
The Scottish courts have held that they can make protective orders against the assets of an employer where a claim […]
Vento bands increase
The Presidents of the Employment Tribunals in England and Wales and Scotland have issued an update to the Vento guidelines, setting out new bands as adjusted for inflation.
Context is key in claims of harassment
In the recent case of Evans v. Xactly Corporation Limited the EAT considered whether calling an employee a “fat ginger […]
Employers can be vicariously liable for the violent conduct of their employees outside work
In Bellman v Northampton Recruitment Limited (NRL), the Court of Appeal decided that NRL was liable for its Managing Director […]