by Andrew Macmillan | Nov 3, 2025 | News
Those who had hoped that last week’s debate in the House of Lords on the Employment Rights Bill might result in the Bill being passed quickly will be disappointed to hear that it is already being sent back to the House of Commons. So far, this is what has...
by Andrew Macmillan | Oct 29, 2025 | News
A recent reported employment tribunal case against the pub chain, JD Wetherspoons PLC, has reminded us about the need to make reasonable adjustments during investigations/disciplinaries/appeals for employees with disabilities, particularly conditions like autism. In...
by Andrew Macmillan | Oct 23, 2025 | News
The government proposes legislation making it unlawful to dismiss pregnant women, women on maternity leave and those returning to work for at least six months post-return, except in specified circumstances. The consultation seeks views on how the protection should...
by Andrew Macmillan | Oct 20, 2025 | News
In a recent case called Henderson v GCRM and others, Ms Henderson made protected disclosures (whistleblowing). Later, she was dismissed for alleged misconduct. The decision-maker (R3) did not know about her protected disclosures, but relied upon input from her line...
by Andrew Macmillan | Oct 13, 2025 | News
In a recent case called Alom v Financial Conduct Authority, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) confirmed that flaws in surrounding circumstances – such as procedural imperfections or unpursued allegations – do not necessarily render a dismissal unfair if the key...
by Andrew Macmillan | Oct 6, 2025 | News
The Guardian has reported that Keir Starmer’s Labour Government is considering the re-introduction of Employment Tribunal fees. Employment Tribunals have been free to access ever since the previous fees system was abolished in 2017, following a Supreme Court ruling...
