Kinch v Compassion in World Farming International

Welcome back to this week’s case of the week. Last week, we looked at Tesco Stores Ltd v Ms K Element & Others, click here if you missed it. This week, we look at Kinch v Compassion in World Farming International, a case that highlights the complexities of constructive unfair dismissal and the legal principle [...]

Tesco Stores Ltd v Ms K Element & Others

Hello everyone and thank you for joining us for another case of the week update. For those of you that don't know me, I'm Kyle and I'm one of the solicitors here at PJH Law. For those of you who missed our last update, you can find that here. This week, we are looking at [...]

By |2025-04-11T08:56:25+00:00April 11th, 2025|Case of the Week - Blog, Equal Pay, Pay|0 Comments

F v J [2023] EAT 92 – Balancing the Issue of Anonymity Orders in Employment Tribunal Proceedings

This week, we investigate the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision in F v J [2023] EAT 92, which addresses the critical issue of anonymity orders in employment tribunal proceedings, particularly concerning individuals with disabilities.  If you missed our March newsletter, click here to read it. The claimant, identified as F, was a university lecturer diagnosed [...]

Selkin v Opico Limited

Hello everyone, and welcome back to our Case of the Week update! For those of you who don’t know me — I’m Kyle, one of the solicitors here at PJH Law. This week, we’re diving into a case expertly handled by none other than PJH Law's Liam Pike. The case involves a harassment related to sex [...]

Ter-Berg v Malde and Hancock

Hello again and welcome to this week’s case. If you missed our February newsletter, you can catch up here. This week, we delve into the case of Ter-Berg v Malde and Hancock, a significant ruling on employment and worker status. The case explores the fine line between being classified as an employee, a worker, or [...]

By |2025-03-07T09:22:46+00:00March 7th, 2025|Case of the Week - Blog, Worker Status|0 Comments

Higgs v Farmor’s School

Hello  and welcome back to this week’s case. Last week we looked at Di Maria v Met Police and others. This week, we look at the significant case of Higgs v Farmor’s School concerning the boundaries of religious expression, discrimination, and employment rights. Background The Claimant worked as a pastoral administrator and work experience manager [...]

Di Maria v Met Police and Others

Hello again everyone and thank you for joining me for another case of the week. My name is Kyle, I am one of the solicitors here at PJH Law and I will be walking you through an interesting current affairs case. For those who missed last week's update, you can find that here. This week, [...]

By |2025-02-20T10:48:17+00:00February 20th, 2025|Case of the Week - Blog, Sexual Misconduct|0 Comments

Eddie Stobart Limited v Graham

Welcome back to this week’s case of the week.  If you missed our January newsletter, click here.  My name is Renee and this week we are looking at a case concerning the compensation awarded by an Employment Tribunal (ET) to the Claimant for injury to feelings in the case of Eddie Stobart Limited v Graham. [...]

Reynolds v Abel Estate Agents – Can a claim be brought without going through ACAS?

Welcome back to this week’s case, if you missed our last  case you can click here to read it. This week, we examine a case of Reynolds v Abel Estate Agents, where the Claimant initially failed to complete the mandatory ACAS Early Conciliation (EC) procedure before filing her claims at the Employment Tribunal (ET). Background [...]

By |2025-01-24T09:36:49+00:00January 24th, 2025|ACAS Early Conciliation, Case of the Week - Blog|0 Comments

Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council v Christine Owen

Happy New Year everyone and welcome back to this week’s case. If you missed our December newsletter, click here to read it. This week, we look at a case of automatic unfair dismissal surrounding redundancy during maternity leave in the case of Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council v Christine Owen. Background The Claimant was employed by [...]

N Notaro Homes Ltd (Respondent) v Keirle and others (Claimants)

This week’s case explores what happens when social media posts become the scapegoat for whistleblower dismissals. Last week, we had the case of Anne-Marie Alexis v the Westminster Drug Project (WDP) highlighting the challenges of balancing restructuring needs, disability accommodations, and maintaining trust between employers and employees. For those that missed it you can find [...]

Anne-Marie Alexis v the Westminster Drug Project (WDP)

Hello again, Renee here and welcome back to our case of the week. If you missed November’s newsletter you can click here to read it. Workplace disputes often carry complex narratives, and the case of Anne-Marie Alexis v the Westminster Drug Project (WDP) is no exception. This case highlights the challenges of balancing restructuring needs, [...]

Augustine v Data Cars Ltd

Hello everyone, Collette here and welcome back to our case of the week. This week, we are examining a case concerning part-time workers and their experience of less favourable treatment. Last week, we had the case of Gallagher v McKinnon’s Auto and Tyres Ltd on fairness, pressure tactics, and the use of “without prejudice” in [...]

By |2024-11-21T17:14:25+00:00November 21st, 2024|Case of the Week - Blog, Less favourable treatment|0 Comments

Gallagher v McKinnon’s Auto and Tyres Ltd

Hello  and welcome back to our case of the week. Last time, we examined recent case law regarding protected disclosures and cost awards. If you missed it, don’t worry...you can catch up here. This week’s case focuses on a “without prejudice” meeting where an employer offered a quick-turnaround settlement agreement, with redundancy as the fallback [...]

By |2024-11-21T14:55:13+00:00November 15th, 2024|Case of the Week - Blog, Settlement Agreements|0 Comments