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 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
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
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.
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.