Weekly Issue 339

Increase in claims received by tribunals

The latest statistics published by the government’s Tribunals Service reveal that the number of employment claims received in the last quarter increased by more than 10 per cent compared to the same period in 2012.

Ignorance is bliss

When assessing whether a dismissal is fair or not, tribunals have to take a number of factors into account.

Favourable treatment

Under the Equality Act, employers have to make an adjustment for a disabled worker if a provision, criterion or practice (PCP) puts them at a substantial disadvantage compared with someone who is not disabled.