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Employment Tribunal Case

HR / Employment Law News, Tribunals

Tribunal Awards Cleaner £264k After Unfair Dismissal

A former part-time cleaner at Aberystwyth University has been awarded £264,442 after an Employment Tribunal found she was unfairly dismissed following a flawed disciplinary process and later victimised by a ‘retaliatory’ reference….
12 May 2026

Understanding TUPE

HR / Employment Law News

TUPE Regulations Explained: A Simple Employer Guide

At a time when businesses are increasingly restructuring, outsourcing or completing mergers and acquisitions, a clear understanding of TUPE regulations (Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment) is essential for employers and HR…
5 May 2026

External HR support

HR / Employment Law News

HR Matters – When to Seek External Support!

For many small businesses, HR might seem like a luxury they can’t afford. However, managing people effectively is critical for businesses of any size. From disciplinaries and redundancies to legal compliance and…
29 April 2026

Flexible Working Requests

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Flexible Working Requests: Guide for Employers

Flexible working became a buzzword during the pandemic, but making a flexible working request is still a legal right for employees, and employers and HR teams must manage these requests fairly and…
1 April 2026

HR / Employment Law News, Tribunals

Performance or Misconduct? The Cost of Getting it Wrong

An Employment Tribunal has awarded more than £12,000 to an employee after finding that her dismissal for alleged gross misconduct was unfair. This case highlights the importance of clear investigations, categorisation of…
10 March 2026

HR / Employment Law News, Redundancy Law

Managing Large-Scale Redundancies: Lessons from BrewDog

Following 5 consecutive years of losses, craft beer brand BrewDog became insolvent on 2 March 2026 and has been acquired by US company Tilray Brands. Under the pre-pack administration sale, 38 UK…
5 March 2026

HR / Employment Law News

What is PILON? Employer Guide to Payment in Lieu of Notice

When an employee exits an organisation, one area that frequently causes confusion is payment in lieu of notice (PILON) and if not applied correctly, it can lead to breach of contract claims,…
25 February 2026

HR / Employment Law News

Holiday Pay & Zero-Hours Contracts: An Employer’s Guide

Navigating holiday pay for zero-hours contracts is often complicated. However, these workers are entitled to paid holiday just like everyone else so getting it right is important to avoid disputes, tribunal claims…
28 January 2026

HR / Employment Law News

Managing the Rise of Neurodiversity in the Workplace

The number of employees identifying as neurodivergent in the workplace, particularly those with ADHD and autism, is continuing to rise. This is largely driven by an increase in late diagnoses during adulthood…
20 January 2026