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 [...]
In a recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) case of London United Busways Ltd v Mr O Sener has sparked discussions about disability-related workplace harassment. Mr Sener, the Claimant was diagnosed with a urinary tract condition, requiring frequent toilet breaks. Following his GP's advice in 2017, he was removed to shorter routes with appropriate facilities. However, incidents [...]
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, [...]
This month, a noteworthy case involved Cullingford v Secretary of State for Justice. The claimant, a County Court Bailiff, was diagnosed with cancer, making her eligible for disability protections under the Equality Act. She requested to bring an emotional support dog to work to help with her mental health. However, after a colleague reported seeing [...]
Hello and welcome back to our case of the week. This week, we take a look at the case of Baldwin v Cleves School involving a newly qualified teacher presenting a disability discrimination claim. Last week, we had the case of Ian Escudier v Coca-Cola on identifying disability claims. For those that missed it you [...]
Hello welcome back to our case of the week. Last week, we looked at Sutcliffe v Secretary of State for Education involving the dismissal of a Christian teacher for preaching his religious views. For those who missed it, you can find it here. This week we are looking at the case of Ian Escudier [...]
Welcome back everyone to our case of the week. My name is Renee, and I will be discussing the case of South Gloucestershire Council v Ms Pavandeep Hundal. Last week, we examined the Employment Appeal Tribunal case of Notaro Homes Ltd v Keirle & Others, which focuses on the issue of contributory fault. If you [...]
Welcome back everyone to our case of the week. Last week, we looked at the Employment Appeal Tribunal case of Minis Childcare Ltd and Ms Z Hilton-Webb, involving a “small font” PCP (provision, criterion or practice). For anyone that missed it, you can find it here. This week, we are looking at the case of [...]
Hello and thank you for joining us for our case of the week. Last week we had the case of Mrs M Dobson v Michael C Law Firm where a solicitor was made redundant soon after telling her manager she was pregnant. For anyone that missed it, you can find it here. This week we [...]
Hello everyone and thank you for joining us for another case of the week. Last week we had our monthly newsletter for June which had features on the general election, a real life Walter Mitty in Northamptonshire Police and a person who had been paid a monthly salary for two years without working. For anyone [...]
Welcome everyone and thank you for joining us for another case of the week. Last week, we examined a claim for constructive unfair dismissal. For anyone that missed it, you can find that here. This week, we look at the case of Hall v Transport for London. The Claimant was employed by the Respondent as [...]
Good morning all and thank you for joining us for our case of the week. For those that missed out on last week's update, which involved pregnancy discrimination, you can find that here. This week, we are examining a disability and reasonable adjustments claim in the case of Miller v Rentokil Initial UK Ltd. The [...]
This week we ask the question - does not providing extra time in an interview for an employee with a stammer amount to disability discrimination? For those that missed our last update where we looked at a significant case on whether anti-Zionist beliefs amounted to a protected belief, you can catch up here. This week's [...]
A forecast by the Department for Work and Pensions has estimated that an additional two million people will claim disability benefit due to their mental health this year compared to 2023. The forecast comes with an estimate that over £10 billion will need to be spent to keep up with the increasing demand by 2028. [...]
