Musk's pledge to pay legal fees for employees treated “unfairly” could create jobs

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur announced via a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, in early August that he will help people treated “unfairly” by their employer due to posts they have put...

National Grid trainee wins £360,000 in sexual harassment tribunal

A trainee for National Grid has been awarded almost £360,000 after it was found that her manager sexually harassed her.

Is the gig up for the gig economy? (Part two)

The gig economy continues to be a hot topic for discussion as the UK works on its position on fair work. Dan Cave uncovers the current climate and explores the alternatives.

Is the gig up for the gig economy? (Part one)

The gig economy continues to be a hot topic for discussion as the UK works on its position on fair work. Dan Cave uncovers the current climate and explores the alternatives.

Law firm to pay £20,000 for not giving proper warning of closure to employees

A tribunal found eight claims of unfair dismissal against a Newcastle-based law firm were well-founded as the company did not properly warn employees before liquidation.

Employers threatened by “ticking time-bomb” of pay claims

The Equal Pay Act was introduced in the UK more than half a century ago, and yet many organisations still fail to pay male and female staff equally. Birmingham City Council, for one, is being forced...

Greggs worker wins race harassment case

A former worker at bakery chain Greggs has won a race harassment case after his manager tore his mask off in anger to warn him and two other junior black workers they would be in 'big trouble' if they...

Clubbing for a work party is not age discrimination, tribunal rules

An HR advisor at employment support provider Reed in Partnership, who made a tribunal claim when younger colleagues wanted to go clubbing for the company Christmas party, has lost her age...

Does the employment tribunal backlog call for a reboot?

The backlog of employment tribunal cases, worsened by the pandemic, is showing little sign of easing according to employment lawyers.

Workplace 'banter' costs firm £15k in discrimination claim

A manager who was called a homophobic slur during workplace ‘banter’ has won £15,400 in a discrimination claim.

Royal Mail to pay record £2 million to bullied whistleblower

Royal Mail has been ordered to award former media specialist Kam Jhuti more than £2 million in compensation after a tribunal found she had been harassed and intimidated.

Tax expert awarded £100k in trans tweets tribunal

Tax expert Maya Forstater, has been awarded £100,000 for discrimination and victimisation at tribunal after losing her job due to posting gender-critical beliefs on Twitter.