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Sighing in frustration at colleague was discriminatory, judge rules
The claimant joined Roke Manor Research in 2020 as a software engineer, but struggled with poor timekeeping. He was later diagnosed with ADHD.
Flexible working for teachers initiative extended
More teachers could benefit from flexible working thanks to a successful initiative to help improve retention.
Fire and rehire: the relocation question
Under new fire-and-rehire rules, even the most reasonable employer could face unfair dismissal claims if it tries to relocate staff.
Commentary
Fire and rehire: the relocation question
Under new fire-and-rehire rules, even the most reasonable employer could face unfair dismissal claims if it tries to relocate staff.
Opposition to Supreme Court sex ruling is ‘wishful thinking’
Activists who question legitimacy of Supreme Court ruling on the definition of sex are ‘helping nobody’, says EHRC commissioner.
Higgs’ victory has ‘profound’ implications for employers
Employment lawyers and other experts provide their reaction to the Higgs v Farmor's School ruling and examine the implications for employers.
Discrimination
Sighing in frustration at colleague was discriminatory, judge rules
The claimant joined Roke Manor Research in 2020 as a software engineer, but struggled with poor timekeeping. He was later diagnosed with ADHD.
Consultation launched after Supreme Court ‘sex’ ruling
EHRC launches consultation on updates made to code of practice following last month’s Supreme Court’s judgment on the definition of sex.
Black security manager awarded £360k after decade of bullying
Manager who left job after being 'victim of continuous bullying and racism' – including being called a ‘slave’ – awarded £360,700 at tribunal.
Redundancy
Tribunal finds need for degree in redundancy selection was ageist
Scoring someone lower in a redundancy selection process if they do not have a degree can constitute indirect age discrimination.
Construction workers win compensation claim against defunct employer
The former employees of Bowie Construction will receive their payouts from the government’s Redundancy Payments Service.
British Steel puts brakes on redundancy process
British Steel has announced it will not continue with a redundancy process risking 2,700 workers' jobs at its Scunthorpe plant.
Tupe
Top 10 HR questions January 2025: TUPE employee information
January 2025's top 10 HR questions include FAQs ion TUPE, severe weather, notice periods, and alcohol or drug misuse
BMA staff ready to strike over pay
The British Medical Association is facing a walk-out after claims it had underpaid tens of advisers.
Top 10 HR questions October 2024: National living wage
Last month's most frequently asked HR questions included queries around the 'real' Living Wage and the national living wage.
Maternity & Paternity
Government urged to commit to wholesale review of parental leave
Academics, unions and charities have combined to call on the government to carry out a comprehensive review of parental leave,...
Recruiter who returned to empty office after maternity leave wins £25k
A former recruiter has won £25,000 in compensation at an employment tribunal after she returned to an empty office following...
Top 10 HR questions March 2025: Carrying over annual leave
Employers are asking whether annual leave can be carried over into the next holiday year after the rules changed in 2024.