Employment Law Archives

Paranoid delusions were unlikely to recur so the claimant was not “disabled”

A claimant who suffered two episodes of paranoid delusions, which affected his timekeeping and attendance at work, was dismissed by his employer on the basis of his capability. The claimant…

Employers should stop asking potential employees about salary history

According to a recent survey by the Fawcett Society, 47% of working adults are asked about their previous salaries when applying for a new job. 61% of female working adults…

Parental leave policies are an important factor for many employees

According to a recent survey by Virgin Money, 60% of working parents would leave their current jobs if it meant they would be offered better parental leave benefits in another…

Saga claims to be the first UK employer to introduce paid grandparent leave

Insurance company ‘Saga’ claim they will become the first UK employer to offer one week of paid grandparent leave to its employees after the birth of their grandchildren, as well as…

EAT find a director and shareholder of a company was not an employee or worker

A claimant who was a 40% shareholder and co-director of a company, and who received payments described as a “salary”, left the business following a dispute and subsequently brought various…

Withdrawal of a secondment offer for safety reasons was not disability discrimination

In a recent tribunal claim, an employer withdrew an employee’s secondment offer to Montenegro, following medical advice that it would jeopardise the employee’s safety. The employee needed to receive medical…

Stress, anxiety and depression caused half of work-related illness in 2020/2021

According to a new report by the Health and Safety Executive, 850,000 workers suffered from a new case of a work-related illness in 2020/2021 and just over half reported this…

Gig economy employers should comply with auto-enrolment obligations

Gig economy employers must “voluntarily” and “promptly” comply with their auto-enrolment obligations under the Pensions Act 2008, otherwise the Pensions Regulator has warned that they could face enforcement action. The…

New law to ensure workers can keep tips in full

Following the 2016 consultation on tips, gratuities, cover and service charges, the government has confirmed it will pass legislation to ensure workers can keep tips they receive for their service…

Government propose to make flexible working a “day one” right

The government are consulting on broadening the scope of an employee’s right to request flexible working, which has become particularly relevant since more people have decided to work from home…

Menopausal employee was entitled to bring disability and sex discrimination, harassment and victimisation claims

A recent case has highlighted the challenges facing many menopausal women in the workplace, including the difficulties they can experience in establishing that their menopausal symptoms should be classed as…

Courier with a limited right to substitute work is classed as a worker

A moped courier, who worked under a contract for the personal performance of services, could notify other couriers if he wished to release a delivery slot. This limited right of…

Pregnant actor denied playing a role wins tribunal claim

An actor brought an employment tribunal claim for pregnancy and maternity discrimination. The actor starred in the first series of a television programme but, due to her visible pregnancy, she…

50% of working mothers have not been wholly successful in requesting flexible working

A Trade Union Congress (TUC) recently collaborated with online parenting portal Mother Pukka to conduct a study on flexible working. The report, ‘Denied and discriminated against’, found that 50% of…

Menopause may become a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010

The chair of the Women and Equalities Committee has been leading an inquiry into analysing the extent to which menopausal women experience discrimination in the workplace. Some menopausal women who…

Employer not required to disclose email stating plans to dismiss employee

Generally, documents relevant to disputes are subject to disclosure. An exception to this rule is the legal professional privilege, which protects against the disclosure of communication exchanged between professional legal…

Employee on long-term sick leave was victimised by not being furloughed

An employer (a hotel) who did not furlough its employee under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has had a victimisation claim brought against it at a preliminary hearing, since…

ONS data suggests home-workers are more likely to plan for a later retirement

The Office for National Statistics have recently released data from June to July 2020 that shows home-workers are more likely to plan for a later retirement. Of those workers who…

NICs and dividend tax rates set to increase from April 2022

In September 2021, the government announced it will raise the rates of dividend tax and some National Insurance contributions (NICs) by 1.25%, although NIC rates are set to be lowered…

Carer of disabled parent claims indirect associative discrimination

The claimant, a principal carer who worked at home to care for her disabled mother, was employed by Nationwide as a Senior Lending Manager on a homeworker contract. The claimant…

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Category: Employment Law

Paranoid delusions were unlikely to recur so the claimant was not “disabled”

Employers should stop asking potential employees about salary history

Parental leave policies are an important factor for many employees

Saga claims to be the first UK employer to introduce paid grandparent leave

EAT find a director and shareholder of a company was not an employee or worker

Withdrawal of a secondment offer for safety reasons was not disability discrimination

Stress, anxiety and depression caused half of work-related illness in 2020/2021

Gig economy employers should comply with auto-enrolment obligations

New law to ensure workers can keep tips in full

Government propose to make flexible working a “day one” right

Menopausal employee was entitled to bring disability and sex discrimination, harassment and victimisation claims

Courier with a limited right to substitute work is classed as a worker

Pregnant actor denied playing a role wins tribunal claim

50% of working mothers have not been wholly successful in requesting flexible working

Menopause may become a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010

Employer not required to disclose email stating plans to dismiss employee

Employee on long-term sick leave was victimised by not being furloughed

ONS data suggests home-workers are more likely to plan for a later retirement

NICs and dividend tax rates set to increase from April 2022

Carer of disabled parent claims indirect associative discrimination