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.
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
Equality, discrimination and harassment
Weekly Issue 883
Disability, Belief and the Right to Refuse Mask-Wearing
A claims adjuster challenged his employer’s face mask policy during COVID-19, citing disability and philosophical belief discrimination under the Equality Act 2010. Discover why the Employment Tribunal and EAT rejected his claims.
Redundancy and Protective Awards
Weekly Issue 883
Redundancy Pay and Polkey Deductions
In Mogane v Bradford NHS Trust, the EAT ruled that enhanced redundancy payments must be fully deducted after a Polkey reduction when calculating compensation for unfair dismissal, reinforcing principles of fairness and preventing double recovery.
Equality, discrimination and harassment
Weekly Issue 883
Equality Act Guidance to be Updated Following Supreme Court Ruling on Definition of Sex
After the Supreme Court clarified that “sex” under the Equality Act means biological sex, the EHRC launched a consultation on updates to its Code of Practice affecting services, associations, and public functions. Consultation closes 30 June 2025.
Unfair dismissal
Weekly Issue 882
Cable News International Inc v Ms Saima Bhatti
A British journalist’s unfair dismissal claim against CNN raises key questions about UK tribunal jurisdiction for international workers—discover how the courts ruled and why it matters.
Whistle-blowing
Weekly Issue 882
Mr Neeraj Handa v The Station Hotel (Newcastle) Ltd and Others
A former hotel director’s whistleblowing case tested whether external HR consultants could be personally liable for dismissal—find out how the tribunal and EAT ruled, and what it means for future claims.
Contract of employment
Weekly Issue 882
Biddulph v Eastern Counties Leather
A dispute over a £10,000 payment led to claims of unlawful deduction and a surprise consumer credit argument on appeal—read how the tribunal and EAT clarified employer rights, loan enforceability, and appeal strategy.
Employment rights
Weekly Issue 882
Poll Shows Strong Public Support for Employment Rights Bill
A new TUC-commissioned poll shows overwhelming public support for Labour’s Employment Rights Bill, including bans on zero-hours contracts and fire-and-rehire—see what’s in the bill and why it’s gaining cross-party backing.
Equality, discrimination and harassment
Weekly Issue 881
For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers
Supreme Court rules “sex” in the Equality Act means biological sex — a decision with major implications for law, rights, and workplace policy
Whistle-blowing
Weekly Issue 881
Sullivan v Isle of Wight Council – Job Applicants and Whistleblowing Protections
Whistleblowing protections don’t cover external applicants — a ruling that underscores legal limits and highlights the need for reform beyond the NHS.
Equality, discrimination and harassment
Weekly Issue 881
Case Report: F v J – Anonymity in Disability Discrimination Proceedings
EAT rules that tribunals must fairly weigh anonymity for hidden disabilities—recognising subjective fears without demanding medical proof.
Disciplinary and dismissal
Weekly Issue 881
Case Report: Kinch v Compassion in World Farming International – Strike Out and Affirmation in Constructive Dismissal Claims
EAT overturns strike out in Kinch case, ruling that constructive dismissal claims need evidence—not assumptions—on resignation and contract affirmation