Polkey – A cautionary Tale
I was recently instructed to represent a Claimant in a 2-day Employment Tribunal for unfair dismissal. He had been employed for some 27 years and after failing to find an alternative role within the Company at the […]
A quick guide to whistleblowing
A quick guide to whistleblowing Whistleblowing is protected in the Employment Rights Act 1996 (“ERA 1996”). What is whistleblowing? A worker has the right not to be subjected to a detriment by any act, or any deliberate […]
Costs in the Employment Tribunal
This article briefly sets out the position on costs in the employment tribunal. Unlike disputes resolved in the county court, costs do not follow the event in Employment Tribunal cases. There are limited circumstances when costs can be […]
