Employment tribunal

Weetabix loses constructive dismissal case over ‘bullying’ boss

A former Weetabix employee has won his constructive dismissal case against the cereal firm after he resigned twice over his boss’ profane management style.

Number of trans-related employment tribunals increases

Employment disputes relating to alleged discrimination against transgender employees have more than doubled in the past year.

Unvaccinated care workers lose unfair dismissal claim

Care home workers who refused to get Covid vaccinations were fairly dismissed by their employer, an employment tribunal has ruled.

Teacher accused of playing race card wins tribunal

A college teacher has won a constructive dismissal case against her former employer who accused her of "throwing the equality and diversity black comment" at them during a teaching dispute.

Sacked period dignity officer seeks discrimination claim

The former period dignity officer of the Tayside region of Scotland, whose roll was scrapped after public backlash, is pursuing legal action against the group which hired him.

"Pushy" solicitor wins unfair dismissal tribunal

A London solicitor has been awarded £150,000 after successful claims of unfair dismissal, sex discrimination, inequality of pay and victimisation at an employment tribunal.

HMRC anticipates billions underpaid in employment taxes

HMRC suspects large businesses have underpaid their Employers’ National Insurance contributions to the tune of £1.4 billion, according to law firm Pinsent Masons.

Workplace bullying claims reach record high

The number of employment tribunals referencing bullying allegations reached a record high in the last 12 months.

GMB v Bolt: Is the gig finally up?

This month, trade union GMB has pledged to launch legal action against app-based taxi company Bolt regarding the status of its workers.

Long covid recognised as disability in landmark tribunal

An employee with long Covid has won an employment tribunal for unfair dismissal, becoming the first person to successfully claim that the condition should be classed as a disability.

Rise in menopause tribunals attributed to increased awareness

The number of employment tribunals relating to menopause increased in 2021, highlighting a potential rise in awareness of the condition.

How can employers withhold bonus payments from staff?

In recent months the issue of non-payment of employee bonuses has come to the attention of the courts and the forefront of the media. Financial institutions in particular have come under scrutiny as...