Recent Cases

No religious discrimination where director removed after expressing opposition to same sex adoption in media interviews

No obligation to provide weekly rest break after six consecutive working days

Deliveroo riders are not workers, CAC rules

Uber drivers are workers, Employment Appeal Tribunal confirms

Failing to conduct appropriate risk assessment for breastfeeding mothers is sex discrimination

Segregating boys and girls at mixed school is unlawful

No whistleblowing dismissal if decision-maker unaware of protected disclosures

Dismissal not unfair because investigation too thorough

Pregnant Workers may be Protected Before Informing Employer of Pregnancy

Monitoring personal communications on work systems

Teacher’s suspension breached the implied term of trust and confidence

Compensatory awards to increase as employer pension contributions count towards the calculation of a week’s pay

Former employee committed to prison for contempt after breaching injunction

Personal liability for whistleblowing dismissals: implications for employers

Employer entitled to calculate ill-health pension by reference to part time salary

Change to burden of proof in discrimination claims

Employer did not breach implied duty of faith by making changes to its pension scheme

Voluntary overtime should have been included in holiday pay says the EAT

Court of Appeal Guidance on Discrimination Awards Where Psychiatric Injury Caused by Multiple Factors
