Employment Law Review
Thompsons’ Employment Law Review is recognised as an authoritative source of comment and discussion from our trade union law specialists. Available to read here, and also via a weekly email bulletin, the Employment Law Review offers considerable insight into the latest issues affecting trade unions and their members.
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Latest Issues
Weekly Issue 880
- Government Opens Consultation on Ethnicity and Disability Pay Gap Reporting
- Brian Gourlay v West Dunbartonshire Council [2025] EAT 29
- Busways Ltd v Mr O Sener [2025] EAT 37
Weekly Issue 879
- Government Updates Employment Rights Bill Amendment Paper
- Case Summary: Roofe-Stewart v MacIntyre Care Ltd – Disability Discrimination Appeal
- Case Summary: Dr Mark Ter-Berg v Mr Parul Malde & Dr Colin Hancock – Worker Status Appeal
Weekly Issue 878
- TUC and Hope Not Hate research reports strong public support for Employment Rights Bill
- Case Study: Higgs v Farmor’s School
- Case Study: Marston (Holdings) Ltd v A Perkins [2025] EAT 20
Zero hours contracts
Weekly Issue 877
TUC Highlights Zero-Hours Contract Crisis as Workers Remain Stuck in Insecurity
Over 1 million UK workers are on zero-hours contracts, facing job insecurity and low pay—discover how the new Employment Rights Bill aims to strengthen worker protections.
Redundancy and Protective Awards
Weekly Issue 877
Eddie Stobart Ltd v Miss Caitlin Graham [2025] EAT 14
The EAT reduced a £10,000 maternity discrimination award to £2,000, citing limited evidence of harm—learn the key takeaways for employers and union representatives.
Disciplinary and dismissal
Weekly Issue 877
Ms Carol McMahon v AXA ICAS Ltd [2025] EAT 8
The EAT ruled on employer obligations under PHI schemes, wage deductions after dismissal, and the handling of delayed disability discrimination claims—key insights for workers and employers.
Maternity/Parental rights
Weekly Issue 876
New Neonatal Care Leave and Pay: Support for Parents from Day One
From April 2025, working parents can take up to 12 weeks of paid neonatal care leave, ensuring they can stay with their baby without risking their job or income. Find out who qualifies and how it works.
Employment tribunals and tribunal fees
Weekly Issue 876
Sivanandan v Independent Office for Police Conduct & Penna
Find out how the Employment Appeal Tribunal ruled on a missed deadline in Sivanandan v IOPC & Penna PLC [2025] EAT 7 and what it means for tribunal compliance and relief from sanctions.
Unfair dismissal
Weekly Issue 876
Abel Estate Agent Ltd and Others v Elizabeth Reynolds
The EAT ruled on whether a whistleblower’s claim could proceed despite missing ACAS early conciliation, highlighting the balance between procedural rules and access to justice.
Blacklisting
Weekly Issue 876
Morais and Others v Ryanair DAC [2025] EWCA Civ 19
The Court of Appeal ruled against Ryanair, confirming that industrial action is a protected trade union activity under blacklisting laws.
Employment tribunals and tribunal fees
Weekly Issue 875
Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024: New Employment Tribunal rules come into force
From 6 January 2025, the Employment Tribunal Rules 2024 bring key changes, including adjusted deadlines, expanded tribunal staff powers, and a shift to the MyHMCTS portal. Learn more about the updates.
Disciplinary and dismissal
Weekly Issue 875
Case Summary: Ms. Anne-Marie Alexis v Westminster Drug Project [2024] EAT 188
Anne-Marie Alexis, a long-serving receptionist, was dismissed by Westminster Drug Project after a breakdown in trust during a grievance process. Despite her appeal, the EAT upheld the dismissal as fair, highlighting the importance of trust and professional conduct in employment disputes.
Disciplinary and dismissal
Weekly Issue 875
Case Summary: London United Busways Ltd v (1) Mr. V. De Marchi (2) Abellio London Ltd [2024] EAT 191
EAT clarifies TUPE rules: Employee objections to detrimental changes in working conditions can lead to contract termination by the transferor, not dismissal. Learn more.
Equality, discrimination and harassment
Weekly Issue 875
Case Summary: Sadia Shakil v Samsons Ltd [2024] EAT 192
The EAT emphasises proper assessment of injury-to-feelings awards in pregnancy discrimination cases, correcting errors in applying Vento guidelines and addressing prolonged mistreatment.
Employment rights
Weekly Issue 874
Employment Law Review Roundup
Discover how 2024 reshaped employment law with landmark victories, new protections, and key changes every worker needs to know.