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 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
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
Whistle-blowing
Weekly Issue 871
Case study: Dr A Moghaddam v University of Oxford and Others [2024] EAT 156
Dr. Moghaddam's case against the University of Oxford addresses whistleblowing, fixed-term contracts, and procedural fairness. Learn about the Employment Appeal Tribunal's findings and its implications for workers' rights in academia.
Unfair dismissal
Weekly Issue 871
Case Study: Mr Ian Escudier v Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Great Britain Ltd [2024] EAT 145
The EAT ruled that cough syncope may be a disability in the case of Escudier v Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. Learn about the tribunal's findings and its implications for disability discrimination and unfair dismissal claims.
Pensions
Weekly Issue 870
Pension Pot Needed for Basic Retirement Soars by 60%
Recent research reveals a 60% increase in the pension pot needed for a basic retirement, highlighting financial challenges for workers amid the cost-of-living crisis and the importance of the new "Living Pension" accreditation.
Unfair dismissal
Weekly Issue 870
Unfair Dismissal and Whistleblowing: Mr. Dowding v The Character Group Plc
In Mr. Dowding v The Character Group Plc, the Employment Tribunal ruled against Dowding's unfair dismissal and whistleblowing claims, highlighting the challenges of protected disclosures and litigation costs.
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.