Employment Law Review
Thompsons’ Employment Law Review is recognised as an authoritative source of comment and discussion from our trade union law specialists. Available to read here, and also via a weekly email bulletin, the Employment Law Review offers considerable insight into the latest issues affecting trade unions and their members.
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Latest Issues
Weekly Issue 873
- New Accountability Measures for NHS Trust Leaders in Failing Hospitals
- Case Summary: National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers & Another v Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive t/a Nexus [2024] UKSC 37
- Case Summary: Gallagher v McKinnon’s Auto and Tyres Ltd [2024] EAT 174
Weekly Issue 872
- Government Takes Action to Curb Tax Avoidance by Umbrella Companies
- Case study: Dr. Nigel MacLennan v The British Psychological Society (BPS) – Whistleblowing Rights of Charity Trustees
- Case Study: Miss T Amber v West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS)
Weekly Issue 871
- Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 comes into force on 26 October
- Case study: Dr A Moghaddam v University of Oxford and Others [2024] EAT 156
- Case Study: Mr Ian Escudier v Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Great Britain Ltd [2024] EAT 145
Information and consultation
Weekly Issue 873
New Accountability Measures for NHS Trust Leaders in Failing Hospitals
Health Secretary Wes Streeting unveils bold NHS accountability reforms, including hospital league tables, leadership training, and performance-based incentives, aiming to improve patient care and efficiency across England.
Equal pay
Weekly Issue 873
Case Summary: National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers & Another v Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive t/a Nexus [2024] UKSC 37
Explore the Supreme Court ruling in Nexus v. RMT & Unite, addressing rectification of collective agreements, proper defendants, and the legal limits of revisiting settled employment disputes.
Disciplinary and dismissal
Weekly Issue 873
Case Summary: Gallagher v McKinnon’s Auto and Tyres Ltd [2024] EAT 174
Explore the Employment Appeal Tribunal's decision in Gallagher v. McKinnon’s Auto and Tyres Ltd, examining the admissibility of pre-termination negotiations, improper behavior claims, and the protection of "protected conversations.
Disciplinary and dismissal
Weekly Issue 873
Case Summary: Mr. Steven Connor v Chief Constable of South Yorkshire Police [2024] EAT 175
Discover key insights from the Employment Appeal Tribunal's decision on Connor v. South Yorkshire Police, exploring disability discrimination, procedural fairness, and employer obligations under the Equality Act 2010.
Employment rights
Weekly Issue 872
Government Takes Action to Curb Tax Avoidance by Umbrella Companies
From April 2026, new UK legislation will shift tax responsibility from umbrella companies to recruitment agencies or end clients, aiming to reduce tax avoidance and protect workers. Discover how these changes address key issues and support fair employment practices.
Whistle-blowing
Weekly Issue 872
Case study: Dr. Nigel MacLennan v The British Psychological Society (BPS) – Whistleblowing Rights of Charity Trustees
In a groundbreaking decision, the EAT ruled on the whistleblowing rights of charity trustees, exploring whether trustees qualify for worker protections under UK law. Discover the case’s implications for trustees, unions, and governance standards.
Equality, discrimination and harassment
Weekly Issue 872
Case Study: Miss T Amber v West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS)
In Miss T Amber v WYFRS, the EAT highlighted key procedural protections for claimants in discrimination and whistleblowing cases. This decision emphasizes fair tribunal practices for self-represented claimants. Learn more about the ruling’s impact.
Equality, discrimination and harassment
Weekly Issue 871
Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 comes into force on 26 October
From October 2024, employers must take proactive steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Learn about the new legal duty, employer responsibilities, and how Unions can ensure compliance.
Whistle-blowing
Weekly Issue 871
Case study: Dr A Moghaddam v University of Oxford and Others [2024] EAT 156
Dr. Moghaddam's case against the University of Oxford addresses whistleblowing, fixed-term contracts, and procedural fairness. Learn about the Employment Appeal Tribunal's findings and its implications for workers' rights in academia.
Unfair dismissal
Weekly Issue 871
Case Study: Mr Ian Escudier v Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Great Britain Ltd [2024] EAT 145
The EAT ruled that cough syncope may be a disability in the case of Escudier v Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. Learn about the tribunal's findings and its implications for disability discrimination and unfair dismissal claims.
Pensions
Weekly Issue 870
Pension Pot Needed for Basic Retirement Soars by 60%
Recent research reveals a 60% increase in the pension pot needed for a basic retirement, highlighting financial challenges for workers amid the cost-of-living crisis and the importance of the new "Living Pension" accreditation.
Unfair dismissal
Weekly Issue 870
Unfair Dismissal and Whistleblowing: Mr. Dowding v The Character Group Plc
In Mr. Dowding v The Character Group Plc, the Employment Tribunal ruled against Dowding's unfair dismissal and whistleblowing claims, highlighting the challenges of protected disclosures and litigation costs.