Employment Law Review

Equal pay

Employment rights

The EAT has ruled that compensation for career-long loss must be properly assessed where discrimination causes lasting harm. In Gourlay v West Dunbartonshire Council, the tribunal's flawed reasoning led to a major correction.

Equality, discrimination and harassment

The EAT upheld a bus driver’s harassment claim linked to his disability, stressing that repeated questioning about medical needs can be unlawful—even without malicious intent.

Disciplinary and dismissal

The Court of Appeal ruled Ofsted unfairly dismissed an inspector over a minor incident, stressing the importance of clear guidance, transparency, and fair disciplinary procedures.

Employment rights

Major updates to the Employment Rights Bill introduce new rules on agency work, redundancies, and wage enforcement—discover how these changes could impact you.

Equality, discrimination and harassment

A crucial EAT decision reinstates a disability discrimination claim, highlighting the legal test for recurring impairments under the Equality Act—discover the implications for workers and tribunals.

Definition of a worker

A landmark EAT decision overturns a tribunal ruling on worker status, clarifying legal tests for personal service, control, and economic dependency—find out its implications.

Equal pay

A major ruling in Tesco’s equal pay case sees the tribunal reconsider expert economic evidence—discover the implications for pay equality and employment law.

Employment rights

New polling shows overwhelming public support for the Employment Rights Bill, with voters across all parties backing stronger worker protections, including banning zero-hours contracts, improving sick pay, and strengthening unfair dismissal laws.

Disciplinary and dismissal

The Court of Appeal ruled that Kristie Higgs’ dismissal for expressing gender-critical beliefs on Facebook was discriminatory, reinforcing key protections for freedom of expression in UK employment law.

Redundancy and Protective Awards

The Employment Appeal Tribunal overturned a ruling of indirect sex discrimination and unfair dismissal in Perkins v. Marston, emphasizing the need for clear evidence in discrimination claims and genuine redundancy processes.

Employment tribunals and tribunal fees

New UK tribunal guidance outlines key steps for taking oral evidence from overseas witnesses—learn how to avoid legal obstacles, delays, and potential sanctions.