Judge's 'So What?' Verdict in Unfair Dismissal Case
An employment tribunal ruled Paula Smith was unfairly sacked after her wife's hammer attack on their boss. The judge's blunt two-word summary questions the trust's reasoning. Read the full story.
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Judge's 'So What?' Verdict in Unfair Dismissal Case
An employment tribunal ruled a North West Ambulance Service worker was unfairly sacked after her wife's attack on their boss. Judge's blunt two-word summary leads to £14k payout.
Sacked Salvation Army worker insists he is not racist
Charles Markie, dismissed after saying migrants should be sent back 'on a boat', speaks out after losing unfair dismissal claim. He argues his frustration was with housing shortages in Dundee.
Ambulance worker wins unfair dismissal case after wife's attack
A tribunal ruled Paula Smith was unfairly dismissed by an NHS trust after her wife tried to murder their supervisor. She is now set to receive over £14,000 in compensation.
Ambulance worker wins unfair dismissal case after wife's attack
An ambulance worker unfairly dismissed after her wife tried to murder their boss with a hammer is set for a five-figure payout. Read the full tribunal findings.
Ambulance Worker Wins Unfair Dismissal After Wife's Attack
A long-serving NHS ambulance worker, cleared of involvement in her wife's hammer attack on their boss, has won an unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal ruled the trust unfairly sacked her as a 'reputational risk'. Read the full story.
Ambulance Worker Wins Unfair Dismissal After Wife's Attack
A long-serving NHS ambulance worker, cleared of involvement in her wife's hammer attack on their boss, has won an unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal ruled the trust unfairly sacked her as a 'reputational risk'. Read the full story.
Tribunal Upholds Sacking Over Refugee 'Boat' Comment
An employment tribunal has ruled the Salvation Army was justified in dismissing a worker for saying refugees should be 'sent back on a boat'. Read the full details of the case.
Tribunal Upholds Sacking Over Refugee 'Boat' Comment
An employment tribunal has ruled a Salvation Army worker was fairly dismissed for saying refugees should be sent back 'on a boat'. Read the full details of the case.
Train worker sacked for serving bin sausage rolls
A London North Eastern Railway employee was dismissed for gross misconduct after retrieving and serving sausage rolls from a bin to first-class passengers. Read the full tribunal details.
Train worker sacked over sausage rolls from bin
A London North Eastern Railway employee was dismissed for gross misconduct after serving first-class passengers sausage rolls taken from a bin. Read the full tribunal details.
Train worker sacked for serving sausage rolls from bin
A London North Eastern Railway employee was dismissed for gross misconduct after retrieving and serving sausage rolls from a bin to first class passengers. The employment tribunal upheld the decision.
Furloughed Worker's Christmas Hamper Row Leads to Tribunal
HR experts warn UK firms as tribunals cite festive events. A solicitor demanded a hamper be returned, while another won £7,500 over a 'black tree' remark. Read the legal pitfalls.
New UK workers' rights on sick pay, zero-hours pass into law
Labour's flagship employment rights bill has passed, introducing major reforms on zero-hours contracts, sick pay, and parental leave from 2026. Unions hail a 'generational shift'.
Rayner: Work 'through the night' to pass workers' rights
Angela Rayner urges Parliament to sit through the night to pass Labour's Employment Rights Bill, as Lords' delays threaten manifesto promises. Key concessions made on unfair dismissal.
Business urges Lords to pass workers' rights bill
Six major UK employer groups warn Conservative peers that blocking Labour's workers' rights bill risks a hard-won compromise on unfair dismissal. Parliament must act before Christmas.
Business groups urge passage of Employment Rights Bill
Six major business organisations have called on Parliament to pass Labour's flagship Employment Rights Bill before Christmas, despite unresolved issues over unfair dismissal compensation caps.
NHS pays £450k in race discrimination tribunal case
A senior NHS professor wins nearly £450,000 after being sacked over 'laughable' bullying claims. The tribunal found 'glaring flaws' and evidence of discrimination. Read the full report.
Sephora sued over toilet break dismissal
A former Sephora beauty adviser is suing for $235,177, alleging she was fired due to a health condition requiring frequent toilet breaks. The retailer strongly denies the claims.
Female referee loses unfair dismissal tribunal case
A Women's Super League official has lost her unfair dismissal claim against PGMOL after an alleged manhandling incident during a VAR training camp. Read the full tribunal ruling details.
Labour Scraps Cap on Unfair Dismissal Compensation
Labour's last-minute deal removes the £118k cap on unfair dismissal payouts, sparking a 'bonkers' warning from lawyers. Discover the impact on employers and workers.
Unfair dismissal rights start 2027 after Rayner deal
UK workers will gain unfair dismissal rights after six months from 1 January 2027. Angela Rayner secured the accelerated date after talks with ministers. Read the full story.
Greggs supervisor wins race discrimination tribunal
A black Greggs supervisor unfairly dismissed after being called 'ganja man' wins a race discrimination case. Tribunal finds dismissal was a 'stitch up'. Read the full story.
Rayner pushes for faster workers' rights after Labour climbdown
Angela Rayner challenges the Government to speed up its watered-down employment bill. MPs will vote next week on her amendment to bring 'day one' unfair dismissal protection forward to 2026.
Rayner pushes to speed up workers' rights Bill
Angela Rayner will table an amendment to bring forward a key part of Labour's workers' rights Bill after peers scrapped the day-one unfair dismissal pledge. Read the latest on the parliamentary stand-off.
Angela Rayner leads push to speed up workers' rights
Angela Rayner returns to front-line politics, tabling an amendment to accelerate key workers' rights reforms. She aims to bring stronger protections forward to 2026. Read the full story.
Rayner to speed up workers' rights bill with new amendment
Angela Rayner will table an amendment to accelerate the implementation of key workers' rights reforms, aiming to bring forward protections for millions by 2026. Discover the political battle unfolding.
Rayner leads push to speed up workers' rights bill
Angela Rayner leads backbench effort to accelerate workers' rights reforms after peers block bill. Read the latest on the Employment Rights Bill delays and amendments.
Pregnant Amazon worker wins job back after unfair dismissal
An Amazon warehouse worker sacked via text after revealing her pregnancy wins her job back and nearly $15,000 in compensation. The Fair Work Commission ruled the dismissal lacked decency.
Starmer U-turn on workers' rights sparks Labour fury
Sir Keir Starmer faces Labour rebellion after scrapping day one unfair dismissal rights. Ministers deny manifesto breach as backbenchers erupt in fury. Read the full details.
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