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 886
- Parmar v LCC
- Gillani and others v Veezu Ltd and others
- Lords Vote to Replace Day-One Dismissal Rights with Simpler Six-Month Rule
Weekly Issue 885
- Ms C Raison v DF Capital Bank Ltd and Others – Time Limits and Early Conciliation
- Mr Harry Stedman v Haven Leisure Ltd – Defining Disability under the Equality Act
- Key Developments: Government Roadmap to Implement the Employment Rights Bill
Weekly Issue 884
- Hendy Group Ltd v Mr Daniel Kennedy – Redundancy and Alternative Employment
- Mr K Hindmarch v North East Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust – Reasonable Adjustments and PPE
- Polling Highlights High Rates of Bullying and Discrimination Faced by Disabled Workers
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.
Information and consultation
Weekly Issue 873
New Accountability Measures for NHS Trust Leaders in Failing Hospitals
Health Secretary Wes Streeting unveils bold NHS accountability reforms, including hospital league tables, leadership training, and performance-based incentives, aiming to improve patient care and efficiency across England.
Equal pay
Weekly Issue 873
Case Summary: National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers & Another v Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive t/a Nexus [2024] UKSC 37
Explore the Supreme Court ruling in Nexus v. RMT & Unite, addressing rectification of collective agreements, proper defendants, and the legal limits of revisiting settled employment disputes.
Disciplinary and dismissal
Weekly Issue 873
Case Summary: Gallagher v McKinnon’s Auto and Tyres Ltd [2024] EAT 174
Explore the Employment Appeal Tribunal's decision in Gallagher v. McKinnon’s Auto and Tyres Ltd, examining the admissibility of pre-termination negotiations, improper behavior claims, and the protection of "protected conversations.
Disciplinary and dismissal
Weekly Issue 873
Case Summary: Mr. Steven Connor v Chief Constable of South Yorkshire Police [2024] EAT 175
Discover key insights from the Employment Appeal Tribunal's decision on Connor v. South Yorkshire Police, exploring disability discrimination, procedural fairness, and employer obligations under the Equality Act 2010.