Publication Category: Employment Blog

An Employment Tribunal has found in favour of an employee, Mr Kane, in his claim for unfair dismissal, when his employer, Debmat Surfacing Ltd, took the decision to dismiss him, when he was allegedly seen at a pub during a period of sick leave from work.

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has recently handed down its decision in the case of Forstater v Centre for Global Development, which is going to have a considerable impact upon comments in relation to transgendered persons, harassment and free speech.

An Employment Tribunal has recently ruled that an employee had been fairly dismissed when he failed to attend his workplace due to Covid-19 concerns.

A poll carried out by the GMB union has found that 76% of the British public think that employer “fire and rehire” tactics should be banned.

This article reviews the cases of K v L and Leach v The Office of Communications and considers the impact these cases have on an employer’s ability to dismiss employees to protect against reputational damage.

Although social media has become an invaluable tool over the last decade for many businesses, for promoting a business, sharing ideas and creating opportunities, it has also become a platform for individuals to express their ideas, feelings and interests.

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has held that a senior NHS manager was indirectly discriminated on the grounds of her age as she was not able to secure two promotions because she was not a member of the Respondent’s ‘talent pool’.