Case law

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.

An administrator who was sacked for insulting a customer in an email wins a payout of almost £5,500 after claiming unfair dismissal.

Teacher with autism who repeatedly raised grievances to receive £850k after tribunal finds he was discriminated against and victimised.

Supreme Court unanimously rules that Tesco cannot fire and rehire distribution workers who receive ‘retained pay’ and reinstates injunction.

Employment specialists have their say on the Tesco v Usdaw fire and rehire verdict.

Former Mitie employee criticised for being “very emotional and tearful” during pregnancy wins compensation boost totalling £350,000.

A retired major has won a landmark case against the Ministry of Defence that could mean thousands of reservists will receive army pensions.

An appeal by British Airways relating to associative discrimination and its practice of ‘fire and rehire’ has been thrown out by the Employment Appeal Tribunal.

Three white police officers who were passed over for promotion in favour of an ethnic minority candidate have won their claim.

Care assistant who failed to disclose a murder charge has won her claim for unfair dismissal at Edinburgh Employment Tribunal.

Court of Appeal upholds ruling that a written actuarial confirmation was needed for changes to Virgin Media pension scheme’s rules.

Unwanted contact during sick leave: employers must take a cautious approach to contacting staff on sick leave after a recent tribunal win.

Gender-critical worker who chose to use the 'preferred pronouns' 'XYChromosomeGuy/ AdultHumanMale' loses claim for belief discrimination.

Dr Emily Andrews from the Centre for Ageing Better argues that ageist employers harm both themselves and the economy.