A tribunal ruled an employee's dismissal unfair, citing a toxic workplace culture where swearing and banter were common, and procedural flaws in the employer's disciplinary process.

IT analyst fired for harassment after telling a female colleague about her presence in his dreams...

All employers in the UK have a legal obligation to ensure that men and women receive equal pay for performing equal work. Failure to do so can give rise to equal pay and discrimination claims.

The handling of whistleblowing complaints by employers has been highlighted in the recent case of Mr Kumar and the Care Quality Commission ("CQC").

The scope of protection for employees has widened. In British Airways PLC v Rollet and Others, it was acknowledged that the decision would open "the floodgates"

In a recent case against Lloyds Bank plc, the Employment Tribunal found the Claimant, Ms Alicja Banks, was subject to pregnancy discrimination and was constructively unfairly dismissed after her pregnancy concerns were not taken seriously.

When a personality test labels an employee as "Darth Vader," it may sound like harmless office humour, but for HR teams, the recent Tribunal ruling in Rooke v NHS Blood & Transplant is anything but light entertainment.

The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill proposed to make employers liable for harassment of their employees by third parties, including sexual harassment.

In Okoro v Bidvest Noonan (UK) Ltd, the Claimant brought claims for unfair and wrongful dismissal after being dismissed for falling asleep during his shift as a CCTV security officer.

The Employment Tribunal found that Ms Wright-Turner, a former council employee, suffered disability discrimination when she was dismissed due to being on sick leave for post-traumatic stress disorder.

Divorce settlements are based on fairness, balancing income, capital, and needs. The court considers factors like child welfare, contributions, and future earning potential. While assets may be split 50/50, the final outcome varies depending on individual circumstances.

With the festive season in full swing and trying to think of the perfect gift, many of us might consider financial gifts to loved ones. Gifting can be a generous way to share your wealth, while also mitigating potential.

In divorces, pets are treated as property under English and Welsh law, leading to emotionally charged disputes. Couples can mitigate issues through prenuptial agreements or mediation. If unresolved, courts may decide based on ownership and financial responsibility, not pet welfare.

In the UK, couples who want to make a legal commitment to one another can choose between marriage and civil partnership. These are not the same, although they offer similar legal rights and protections.

Contracts serve as the cornerstone of professional relationships, outlining obligations, responsibilities and expectations between the parties.

UK financial regulators, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have announced by letter that they are dropping plans...

On March 8, 2024, the global community comes together to observe International Women's Day, a time to reflect on progress made and the challenges that persist in achieving gender equality.

The objective of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA 2022) was to reform building safety legislation and fire safety. It has become one of the most important pieces of legalisation...

Recently, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has held that a Respondent who kept employee data for over 10 years may have breached data protection rules,...

In a move that has made headlines across the commercial property landscape, the government has proposed a ban on upwards-only rent...