Category Archives: Employment Law

Equal pay claims can grind on for years before resolution. However, the ground has shifted since the Court of Appeal (CoA) took Tesco’s own operating and training manual as the definitive source on

In the world of HR, the ubiquitous disclaimer "subject to references" is often viewed by employers as an escape clause, one which allows them to withdraw an offer at any time before

Employment disputes can drag on for years, which inevitably raises the question of how long is too long for a hearing to be deemed fair. Mr. Boateng was originally employed in January 2017 by a

A pivotal ruling has raised a protective umbrella over those impacted by a toxic workplace environment, potentially extending employers’ legal liability by months or even years.

An Employment

Annual leave & holiday pay (effective April 2026)

From 6 April, the Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2025 has introduced strict new record-keeping duties, requiring employers to maintain detailed

Paternity Leave

As of Monday, 6 April 2026, the Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2025 will fundamentally transform the UK workplace by introducing several "Day One" entitlements. Now, paid

The employment status of a former bricklayer was recently called into question in establishing liability for asbestos exposure. The widow of the late Mr. Eric Alger, who died from mesothelioma, sought

The National Minimum Wage (NMW) Act 1998 remains contentious, especially after the introduction of the NMW (Amendment) Regulations 2025, as it draws the legal line in the sand between employment and

A claimant made allegations of unfair dismissal, discrimination, and detriment resulting from whistleblowing. While his claim against the Council was subsequently withdrawn early on, the claim against

A Tribunal recently ruled that payments made for work into a third-party trust constitute immediate employment earnings. This decision effectively precludes employers from using loan-based structures