Workplace claims can be derailed by misconduct at tribunal
September 7, 2026
Navigating employment disputes requires strict adherence to professional standards, as abusive litigation tactics and...
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Less favourable treatment claims do not require proof of status
September 3, 2026
A landmark Supreme Court ruling has reshaped the legal landscape for part-time workers (PTWs), establishing that less...
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Mislaid statutory pensions compliance letters become fines
August 24, 2026
This judgement examines how multi-occupancy postal challenges and statutory delivery presumptions can lead to regulatory...
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Why union-negotiated variations in employment contracts are binding
August 17, 2026
When companies seek to restructure long-term incapacity benefits through collective bargaining agreements, courts must...
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Are training fee clawbacks an unlawful restraint of trade?
August 10, 2026
Clawback provisions for training costs are an increasingly common tool for protecting investments in staff development....
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Bypassing a union in collective bargaining can lead to major penalties
August 3, 2026
A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) judgement has established that employers cannot use unstructured or flexible...
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Employers cannot readily retroactively cap discretionary bonuses
July 29, 2026
When an employer promises a discretionary bonus scheme to incentivise staff, a delicate legal tightrope must be walked....
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When mock social media outrage becomes misconduct
July 20, 2026
Navigating workplace disputes has always been an emotional minefield, although a recent landmark employment case has...
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Contributory negligence is no defence against lax safety protocols
July 13, 2026
Familiarity with hazardous machinery can easily lead to dangerous workplace complacency, but a recent judgement...
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