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Welcome to the September edition of InView
Welcome to the September edition of InView
With the Government’s employment law roadmap now published, we explore how HR teams can use it as a strategic planning tool ahead of the Employment Rights Bill reforms.
We look at the case of Mr T Shevlin v John Wiley and Sons Limited, where an employee with ADHD claimed disability discrimination and harassment. While the claim was dismissed, the case highlights the importance of respectful language and reasonable adjustments in managing neurodivergent staff.
We also examine Wood-Hope v Salford City Council and Others, where the claimant was awarded over £370,000, a stark reminder of the very different compensation risks employers face when dismissals touch on protected areas.
Plus, we unpack how smaller missteps can add up in a constructive dismissal claim, looking at what the ‘last straw’ doctrine really means and what good practice looks like.
This month’s edition is packed with insights and practical guidance to help HR navigate complex issues with confidence and care.
Until next month,
Jen
We look at the case of Mr T Shevlin v John Wiley and Sons Limited, where an employee with ADHD claimed disability discrimination and harassment. While the claim was dismissed, the case highlights the importance of respectful language and reasonable adjustments in managing neurodivergent staff.
We also examine Wood-Hope v Salford City Council and Others, where the claimant was awarded over £370,000, a stark reminder of the very different compensation risks employers face when dismissals touch on protected areas.
Plus, we unpack how smaller missteps can add up in a constructive dismissal claim, looking at what the ‘last straw’ doctrine really means and what good practice looks like.
This month’s edition is packed with insights and practical guidance to help HR navigate complex issues with confidence and care.
Until next month,
Jen
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New Case Law
New Case Law
Employment Law Roadmap for implementing the Employment Rights Bill: 2025-2027
The Government has published its roadmap for the Employment Rights Bill, confirming a slower, phased rollout of reforms. While some changes will take effect straight after Royal Assent, the more disruptive reforms including zero-hour contract rules and day-one unfair dismissal rights are now delayed until 2027. To help HR teams prepare, we’ve created our Employment Rights Bill Tracker and interactive roadmap document to help HR teams prepare and encourage planning.
Teacher sacked for trade union role wins over £370,000 compensation
A tribunal has awarded a teacher more than £370,000 after finding her dismissal was automatically unfair and discriminatory. The case shows just how costly things can get when dismissals touch on protected rights.
Constructive criticism is not harassment
A tribunal has confirmed that giving fair feedback about performance is not harassment, even where an employee has a disability. But context and tone remain key, we explore this further in our on-demand webinar on workplace harassment.
Taxation of termination payments
Settlement agreements often assume the first £30,000 of a termination payment is tax free, but the reality is more complicated. From notice pay to restrictive covenants, there are pitfalls that can leave employers facing unexpected tax costs.
Employee awarded £1.2 million compensation in constructive dismissal and disability discrimination claim
A former employee has been awarded over £1.2 million after her employer’s handling of her absence during cancer treatment was found to be discriminatory. The case highlights the risks when absence management and role cover decisions aren’t handled with transparency.
‘Last straw’ in constructive dismissal does not need to be a serious breach on its own
An HGV driver’s case shows that constructive dismissal isn’t always about one big incident. A build-up of smaller issues and even a seemingly minor final straw can still tip the balance.
Care worker whose colleagues spoke Polish during meeting wins claims for race discrimination and harassment
A recent tribunal shows how workplace language choices can spill into discrimination territory. Employers need to strike the right balance between supporting diversity and ensuring fairness.
Court of Appeal upholds race discrimination finding against Council
The Court of Appeal has upheld a race discrimination finding against a Council, highlighting the importance of consistency and credible explanations in misconduct investigations.
Ryanair pilot engaged via intermediary entitled to holiday pay from intermediary and to parity of terms with directly employed Ryanair pilots
A long-running case has confirmed that a Ryanair pilot, engaged through an intermediary, was in fact entitled to holiday pay and the same terms as directly employed pilots. The ruling clears the way for dozens of similar claims.
Tribunal dismisses discrimination claims over “tanned appearance” after unauthorised holiday
A pair of employees returned from an unauthorised two-month holiday and claimed they were discriminated against during the disciplinary process. The tribunal had to decide whether comments about their “tanned appearance” crossed the line.
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Events & Training
Events & Training
Employment Law Reforms and Employment Rights Bill
Employment Law Reforms and Employment Rights Bill
An Interactive Guide
Our interactive document covers all the key legislative changes that the Employment Rights Bill includes, with practical steps your organisation can take to make sure you’re ERB-ready.
Our interactive document covers all the key legislative changes that the Employment Rights Bill includes, with practical steps your organisation can take to make sure you’re ERB-ready.
Being an Employee Representative Training Programme
Being an Employee Representative Training Programme
Our Being an Employee Representative During Consultation training comprises a 3.5-hour face-to-face or ‘digital classroom’ workshop for the elected employee representatives to understand their role as a representative and to develop skills and confidence to fulfil it effectively.
Preventing Workplace Harassment | one year on and what’s to come
Preventing Workplace Harassment | one year on and what’s to come
One year on from the introduction of new sexual harassment laws, this session hosted by our sister company, WorkNest explored the harassment challenges organisations have faced over the past 12 months, how to effectively handle complaints, and what’s next under the government’s proposed reforms.
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