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 883
- Disability, Belief and the Right to Refuse Mask-Wearing
- Redundancy Pay and Polkey Deductions
- Equality Act Guidance to be Updated Following Supreme Court Ruling on Definition of Sex
Weekly Issue 882
- Cable News International Inc v Ms Saima Bhatti
- Mr Neeraj Handa v The Station Hotel (Newcastle) Ltd and Others
- Biddulph v Eastern Counties Leather
Weekly Issue 881
- For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers
- Sullivan v Isle of Wight Council – Job Applicants and Whistleblowing Protections
- Case Report: F v J – Anonymity in Disability Discrimination Proceedings
Employment rights
Weekly Issue 880
Brian Gourlay v West Dunbartonshire Council [2025] EAT 29
The EAT has ruled that compensation for career-long loss must be properly assessed where discrimination causes lasting harm. In Gourlay v West Dunbartonshire Council, the tribunal's flawed reasoning led to a major correction.
Equality, discrimination and harassment
Weekly Issue 880
Busways Ltd v Mr O Sener [2025] EAT 37
The EAT upheld a bus driver’s harassment claim linked to his disability, stressing that repeated questioning about medical needs can be unlawful—even without malicious intent.
Disciplinary and dismissal
Weekly Issue 880
Ofsted v Hewston [2025] EWCA Civ 250
The Court of Appeal ruled Ofsted unfairly dismissed an inspector over a minor incident, stressing the importance of clear guidance, transparency, and fair disciplinary procedures.
Employment rights
Weekly Issue 879
Government Updates Employment Rights Bill Amendment Paper
Major updates to the Employment Rights Bill introduce new rules on agency work, redundancies, and wage enforcement—discover how these changes could impact you.
Equality, discrimination and harassment
Weekly Issue 879
Case Summary: Roofe-Stewart v MacIntyre Care Ltd – Disability Discrimination Appeal
A crucial EAT decision reinstates a disability discrimination claim, highlighting the legal test for recurring impairments under the Equality Act—discover the implications for workers and tribunals.
Definition of a worker
Weekly Issue 879
Case Summary: Dr Mark Ter-Berg v Mr Parul Malde & Dr Colin Hancock – Worker Status Appeal
A landmark EAT decision overturns a tribunal ruling on worker status, clarifying legal tests for personal service, control, and economic dependency—find out its implications.
Equal pay
Weekly Issue 879
Case Summary: Tesco Stores Ltd v Ms K Element & Ors – Equal Pay and Expert Evidence Appeal
A major ruling in Tesco’s equal pay case sees the tribunal reconsider expert economic evidence—discover the implications for pay equality and employment law.
Employment rights
Weekly Issue 878
TUC and Hope Not Hate research reports strong public support for Employment Rights Bill
New polling shows overwhelming public support for the Employment Rights Bill, with voters across all parties backing stronger worker protections, including banning zero-hours contracts, improving sick pay, and strengthening unfair dismissal laws.
Disciplinary and dismissal
Weekly Issue 878
Case Study: Higgs v Farmor’s School
The Court of Appeal ruled that Kristie Higgs’ dismissal for expressing gender-critical beliefs on Facebook was discriminatory, reinforcing key protections for freedom of expression in UK employment law.
Redundancy and Protective Awards
Weekly Issue 878
Case Study: Marston (Holdings) Ltd v A Perkins [2025] EAT 20
The Employment Appeal Tribunal overturned a ruling of indirect sex discrimination and unfair dismissal in Perkins v. Marston, emphasizing the need for clear evidence in discrimination claims and genuine redundancy processes.
Employment tribunals and tribunal fees
Weekly Issue 877
New Guidance Issued on Taking Oral Evidence from Overseas Witnesses
New UK tribunal guidance outlines key steps for taking oral evidence from overseas witnesses—learn how to avoid legal obstacles, delays, and potential sanctions.
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.