An employment tribunal has upheld an employer’s decision to sack a long-serving employee over comments she made on Facebook, which were in breach of her employer’s social media policy. The…
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Former BHS staff have won significant compensation for their employer’s failure to consult with them. The London tribunal concluded that the company had failed to consult on the employees’ dismissal,…
Members of the public can now view employment tribunal decisions in England, Scotland and Wales on the Government’s website. Before this new service was launched, people could only view employment…
A number of significant employment law decisions will be made this year that could impact UK employers and workers. Here are a few to watch out for: Employment status The…
The government faces accusations of hiding a report that reveals employment tribunal fees affect women and ethnic minorities the most. Figures show a 70% drop in cases, including a 50%…
The number of people taking their employers to tribunals has fallen by 73% since tribunal fees of £1,200 were brought in. A study by the TUC has found that discrimination…
Two Uber drivers working for the taxi app firm Uber have been successful in their battle to be classified as workers rather than self-employed. The Uber drivers claimed that they are…
A third of people who win employment tribunals do not see the money awarded and less than half are paid in full. When people win their case at an employment…
A father in Glasgow is celebrating a £30,000 tribunal win for sex discrimination, after his employer would only pay him statutory pay during shared parental leave, although mothers receive full…
The decisions of employment tribunals can soon be accessed online. HM Courts and Tribunals Services said that the judgements will become available on the internet from this autumn. This will…
