Case law

Constructive dismissal, an often talked about but misunderstood area of employment law, continues to challenge HR professionals and business leaders alike.

An Ofsted inspector who was sacked after brushing water off a child’s head was unfairly dismissed, according to the Court of Appeal.

A law firm discriminated against a senior partner through a mandatory retirement policy, a tribunal has found.

Court of Appeal considers whether whistleblowing protections should be extended to external job applicants under human rights legislation.

The nurse at the centre of a tribunal against her employer, NHS Fife, has been asked to attend a conduct...

Christian school assistant sacked after sharing Facebook posts her employer deemed trans- and homophobic wins case at the Court of Appeal.

Employment lawyers and other experts provide their reaction to the Higgs v Farmor's School ruling and examine the implications for employers.

Metropolitan Police cannot dismiss officers or staff it deems unsuitable as a result of removal of their vetting clearance, High Court rules.

Border Force officer who failed to declare he was previously fired by his employer was fairly dismissed, rules EAT.

A Supreme Court hearing which will determine the definition of a woman begins today (26 November).

Lawyers believe the compensation owed to 15,000 Bolt drivers could be worth more than £200 million.

Roz Adams, the counsellor who lost her job at Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre, awarded £69,000 – nearly double the amount anticipated.

A delivery driver who swore at a colleague during an argument at work wins his unfair dismissal case and is now in line for compensation.

An office worker who was repeatedly ignored by her boss when she greeted him wins a claim for unfair dismissal.

EHRC launches consultation on code of practice for services, public functions and associations, which has been updated in light of case law.