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 878
- TUC and Hope Not Hate research reports strong public support for Employment Rights Bill
- Case Study: Higgs v Farmor’s School
- Case Study: Marston (Holdings) Ltd v A Perkins [2025] EAT 20
Weekly Issue 877
- New Guidance Issued on Taking Oral Evidence from Overseas Witnesses
- TUC Highlights Zero-Hours Contract Crisis as Workers Remain Stuck in Insecurity
- Eddie Stobart Ltd v Miss Caitlin Graham [2025] EAT 14
Weekly Issue 876
- New Neonatal Care Leave and Pay: Support for Parents from Day One
- Sivanandan v Independent Office for Police Conduct & Penna
- Abel Estate Agent Ltd and Others v Elizabeth Reynolds
Employment rights
Weekly Issue 878
TUC and Hope Not Hate research reports strong public support for Employment Rights Bill
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
Weekly Issue 878
Case Study: Higgs v Farmor’s School
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
Weekly Issue 878
Case Study: Marston (Holdings) Ltd v A Perkins [2025] EAT 20
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
Weekly Issue 877
New Guidance Issued on Taking Oral Evidence from Overseas Witnesses
New UK tribunal guidance outlines key steps for taking oral evidence from overseas witnesses—learn how to avoid legal obstacles, delays, and potential sanctions.
Zero hours contracts
Weekly Issue 877
TUC Highlights Zero-Hours Contract Crisis as Workers Remain Stuck in Insecurity
Over 1 million UK workers are on zero-hours contracts, facing job insecurity and low pay—discover how the new Employment Rights Bill aims to strengthen worker protections.
Redundancy and Protective Awards
Weekly Issue 877
Eddie Stobart Ltd v Miss Caitlin Graham [2025] EAT 14
The EAT reduced a £10,000 maternity discrimination award to £2,000, citing limited evidence of harm—learn the key takeaways for employers and union representatives.
Disciplinary and dismissal
Weekly Issue 877
Ms Carol McMahon v AXA ICAS Ltd [2025] EAT 8
The EAT ruled on employer obligations under PHI schemes, wage deductions after dismissal, and the handling of delayed disability discrimination claims—key insights for workers and employers.
Maternity/Parental rights
Weekly Issue 876
New Neonatal Care Leave and Pay: Support for Parents from Day One
From April 2025, working parents can take up to 12 weeks of paid neonatal care leave, ensuring they can stay with their baby without risking their job or income. Find out who qualifies and how it works.
Employment tribunals and tribunal fees
Weekly Issue 876
Sivanandan v Independent Office for Police Conduct & Penna
Find out how the Employment Appeal Tribunal ruled on a missed deadline in Sivanandan v IOPC & Penna PLC [2025] EAT 7 and what it means for tribunal compliance and relief from sanctions.
Unfair dismissal
Weekly Issue 876
Abel Estate Agent Ltd and Others v Elizabeth Reynolds
The EAT ruled on whether a whistleblower’s claim could proceed despite missing ACAS early conciliation, highlighting the balance between procedural rules and access to justice.
Blacklisting
Weekly Issue 876
Morais and Others v Ryanair DAC [2025] EWCA Civ 19
The Court of Appeal ruled against Ryanair, confirming that industrial action is a protected trade union activity under blacklisting laws.
Employment tribunals and tribunal fees
Weekly Issue 875
Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024: New Employment Tribunal rules come into force
From 6 January 2025, the Employment Tribunal Rules 2024 bring key changes, including adjusted deadlines, expanded tribunal staff powers, and a shift to the MyHMCTS portal. Learn more about the updates.