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July 2025

Drunk at the off-site? Female employee claims discrimination

A claim of ‘what’s good for the gander, should also be good for the goose” was recently heard in the Birmingham Employment Tribunal. Burns v Gitpod In Burns v Gitpod, a woman was sacked after getting drunk and allegedly falling asleep in a sauna on a work trip. Her employer dismissed her for performance issues… [Read More]

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July 2025

3 legal pitfalls of volunteers in the workplace

Volunteers can be a valuable addition to the workplace – bringing flexibility, community engagement and cost-effective support. But if the relationship isn’t handled with care, you may open yourself up to unexpected legal liabilities. Here are some key points HR professionals need to keep in mind when engaging volunteers: 1. Volunteer, or employee? One of… [Read More]

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July 2025

Recruiting risks? How to avoid discrimination claims

Fair recruitment is more than best practice – it’s a legal requirement. While many employers are familiar with the principles of equality in the workplace, it’s easy to overlook how far discrimination law stretches, especially when it comes to external job applicants. Job applicants are protected under the Equality Act Under the Equality Act 2010,… [Read More]

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July 2025

Asleep on the job – but unfairly dismissed

It might seem obvious that falling asleep at work is a sackable offence. But a recent tribunal ruling reminds employers to look at the bigger picture before jumping to dismissal. Okoro v Bidvest Noonan (UK) Ltd In Okoro v Bidvest Noonan (UK) Ltd, Mr Okoro worked as a CCTV controller. He nodded off briefly while… [Read More]

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July 2025

Redundancy: Don’t cut corners on alternative employment

A genuine redundancy and fair selection process aren’t enough on their own to carry out a fair redundancy dismissal. Employers also have a legal duty to explore alternative roles for affected employees. The key lesson here is that taking a half-hearted approach risks making the whole process unfair. Hendy Group v Kennedy That’s the clear… [Read More]

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