Woman indirectly discriminated against for flexible hours request
A London real estate agent has won a claim against her former employer for indirect sex discrimination over the issue of flexible working hours. Alice Thompson, who was working as a sales manager for Manors estate agents in 2018, asked her boss, Paul Sellars,...
Tesco staff win legal argument in equal pay fight
Employees of the UK’s biggest retailer, Tesco, have won a legal battle over equal pay. The European Court of Justice ruled that in this instance, an EU law could be relied on, resulting in a win that will impact thousands of members of staff. The case was...
Driver sacked for drinking in club while sick wins tribunal
A driver who was fired after he was spotted drinking and smoking at a social club while off work due to illness has won his case at an employment tribunal. 66-year-old Colin Kane, who has a serious lung condition, was sacked by Debmat Surfacing in March 2020. ...
Court – First or Last Choice for Resolving Family Disputes?
When resolving family disputes, be they regarding matrimonial finances or contact arrangements with children, most people assume the only mechanism for reaching an agreement is through the Courts. This is not, however, accurate which is good news for couples...