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

What the Next Equal Pay Case Reveals About Paying Staff Fairly
Pay decisions can seem straightforward from a business perspective. One role is harder to recruit for, another requires different working hours, and some employees may

What happens when an employer cannot provide the hours promised?
A recent UK employment tribunal case has highlighted an important reminder for employers: if you promise an employee particular hours and pay, you need to

Why The Race Harassment Claim Failed at Tribunal
A recent employment tribunal ruling involving a construction company has reignited debate about workplace language, race and where the legal line for harassment is drawn.

Employee Said the Cold Could Stop Her Heart, But the Tribunal Ruled Against Her
A UK employment tribunal has dismissed a disability discrimination claim brought by a frozen food factory worker who said working in cold conditions put her

When Dismissal Isn’t the Only Answer
Managing sickness absence is one of the toughest challenges employers face. While repeated or long-term absence can put pressure on a business, rushing to dismissal

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