In Kenbata v Westminster City Council 2017, the employee alleged that the positioning of a potted plant was racial harassment. The tribunal found otherwise but this case still holds an important
lesson for employers. What is it?
Published 05.04.2017
A female employee had been seeking compensation of £4 million after alleging she was hired for her looks and subject to four years’ sexual harassment. But she lost at tribunal. What was the main
reason behind this?
Published 01.06.2010
The tribunal has ruled that a former Oxford University employee - who was sacked over twelve allegations of gross misconduct - was unfairly dismissed. Where did this particular employer go wrong?
Published 24.02.2015
The new statutory grievance procedure has now been in force for over a year and tribunal cases are starting to filter through. So how have they interpreted what amounts to a “grievance” and what can
you learn from them?
Published 01.12.2005
When a black employee complained about his line manager’s behaviour towards him, a colleague suggested that he appeared to be saying it might be “racially motivated”. What did the Employment Appeal
Tribunal make of that comment?
Published 18.06.2012
Of course you’ll be aware that the new grievance procedures have been in force for well over a year. To begin with, there was precious little case law - now it’s arriving in torrents in the
Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT). What’s the latest?
Published 23.02.2006
Sometimes, an employee who is facing disciplinary action will already have a written warning on their personnel file. Are you allowed to take it into account when deciding whether or not to dismiss
them?
Published 26.03.2013
If an employee raises a formal grievance and you subsequently reject it either in part or in full, they have the statutory right to appeal. Assuming they go down this route, what should you always
ensure happens?
Published 05.11.2013
When facing disciplinary action, not all employees act politely; some become verbally abusive and will try to intimidate you and any witnesses. So what’s the tribunal likely to say if you exclude
them from the proceedings?
Published 07.10.2010
It’s been widely reported that employees who are obese now have the specific right to claim disability discrimination. Thankfully, this isn’t true. So what’s the truth about this weighty issue?
Published 02.05.2013