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 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
Weekly Issue 870
- Pension Pot Needed for Basic Retirement Soars by 60%
- Unfair Dismissal and Whistleblowing: Mr. Dowding v The Character Group Plc
- Constructive Unfair Dismissal and Victimisation: Dr. McInerney v Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS
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.
Unfair dismissal
Weekly Issue 870
Constructive Unfair Dismissal and Victimisation: Dr. McInerney v Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS
The case of Dr. McInerney v Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS examines claims of constructive unfair dismissal and victimisation, highlighting the importance of medical evidence and the challenges in proving career impacts.
Employment tribunals and tribunal fees
Weekly Issue 870
Appeal Extension Granted in Discrimination Case: AB v University of East London
The case of AB v University of East London explores how the EAT granted an extension of time for an appeal due to personal challenges, highlighting access to justice in complex discrimination claims.
Employment rights
Weekly Issue 869
New Legal Duty for Employers to Prevent Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
The Worker Protection Act 2023 introduces a legal duty for employers to take proactive steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, with potential for increased compensation if they fail to comply.
Employment rights
Weekly Issue 869
Case Study: English Nationalism and Employment Law: Tribunal Case Study
Discover how the Employment Tribunal ruled on whether English nationalism, including anti-Islamic views, qualifies as a protected belief under the Equality Act in this detailed case study.