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
Unfair dismissal
Weekly Issue 870
Constructive Unfair Dismissal and Victimisation: Dr. McInerney v Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS
The case of Dr. McInerney v Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS examines claims of constructive unfair dismissal and victimisation, highlighting the importance of medical evidence and the challenges in proving career impacts.
Employment tribunals and tribunal fees
Weekly Issue 870
Appeal Extension Granted in Discrimination Case: AB v University of East London
The case of AB v University of East London explores how the EAT granted an extension of time for an appeal due to personal challenges, highlighting access to justice in complex discrimination claims.
Employment rights
Weekly Issue 869
New Legal Duty for Employers to Prevent Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
The Worker Protection Act 2023 introduces a legal duty for employers to take proactive steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, with potential for increased compensation if they fail to comply.
Employment rights
Weekly Issue 869
Case Study: English Nationalism and Employment Law: Tribunal Case Study
Discover how the Employment Tribunal ruled on whether English nationalism, including anti-Islamic views, qualifies as a protected belief under the Equality Act in this detailed case study.
Employment rights
Weekly Issue 869
Case Study: Disability Discrimination in Mr. Raymond Cairns v. Royal Mail Group Ltd
Explore how the Employment Appeal Tribunal addressed claims of disability discrimination and reasonable adjustments in the workplace in the case of Raymond Cairns v. Royal Mail Group Ltd.
Equal pay
Weekly Issue 868
Next Workers Win Equal Pay Claims: What This Means for Employees
In a landmark ruling, store workers at Next won an equal pay case, with the Employment Tribunal finding unjustified pay differences between retail and warehouse staff in breach of equal pay laws.
Employment rights
Weekly Issue 868
British Airways PLC v Rollett and Others
British Airways loses its appeal in an indirect discrimination case, with the Employment Appeal Tribunal ruling that claimants suffering the same disadvantage as protected groups can still pursue claims, even without sharing the protected characteristic.
Unfair dismissal
Weekly Issue 868
Miss G Treadwell v Barton Turns Development Ltd
In a landmark decision, the Employment Appeal Tribunal ruled in favor of Miss Treadwell, allowing her dismissal to be treated as a detriment under vicarious liability for whistleblowing, despite insufficient service for standard unfair dismissal claims.
Employment rights
Weekly Issue 867
Government Repeals Strikes Act to Strengthen Workers’ Rights and Public Services
The UK government is repealing the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023, strengthening workers' rights and restoring public services through fair negotiations and the forthcoming Employment Rights Bill.
Employment rights
Weekly Issue 867
New Legislation on Tips Allocation Set to Come into Force
Starting 1 October 2024, the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 mandates that all qualifying tips, gratuities, and service charges be fully passed on to workers without deductions, ensuring fair and transparent distribution in the hospitality and service sectors.
Employment rights
Weekly Issue 867
Key Takeaways from Mansfield Care Ltd v Newman and ors and Rollandene Ltd v Newman and ors: TUPE, Redundancy, and Worker Rights Explained
The case of Mansfield Care Ltd v Newman and ors [2024] EAT 128 explores key issues related to TUPE transfers, redundancy consultations, and bank staff employment status, with the Employment Appeal Tribunal partially upholding appeals.
Employment rights
Weekly Issue 867
Mr. J. Wharton v. Sheehan Haulage and Plant Hire Ltd: Key Lessons on Wage Dispute Timing and Tribunal Fairness
The Employment Appeal Tribunal in Mr. J. Wharton v. Sheehan Haulage and Plant Hire Ltd ruled that time limits for wage deduction claims should start from the deduction date, not the termination date, allowing the appeal and highlighting the importance of procedural fairness in employment disputes.