Tribunals
Analysis of recent tribunal cases, lessons learned, and guidance on navigating employment disputes.

HR Lessons from the Star Wars Tribunal That Led to a £234,000 Victimisation Award
When employment tribunals make headlines, it’s often because the facts are unusual, the award is substantial, or the lessons for employers are too important to

Why Poor Recruitment Decisions Are Now One of the UK’s Fastest-Growing Tribunal Risks
Recruitment once felt like a straightforward business task: advertise the role, interview candidates, choose the best person and move on. That is no longer the

Annual Leave Mismanagement Can Cost Thousands
Annual leave is often seen as a routine part of employment, but if it is managed badly, it can become a serious financial and legal

From Easter Eggs to Employment Tribunal
At first glance, it sounds like a positive story. A care home team leader organised an Easter event for residents, complete with Easter eggs and

Inappropriate messages at work, why dismissal can still be unfair?
Microsoft Teams, Slack, WhatsApp… workplace communication has changed massively. And with that comes a new kind of risk: messages that are typed quickly, shared in

When an “English Only” Workplace Rule Crosses the Line
A recent UK employment tribunal decision is an important reminder for employers that language policies at work are not just operational, they’re personal. A Tanzanian