KFC Franchise Ordered to Pay £66k for Race Discrimination in the Workplace
A KFC franchise has been ordered to pay £66k in a race discrimination case. Our case study explains what happened and the key takeaways for employers.
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Navigating the Employment Rights Bill 2025: What Employers Need to Know
The Employment Rights Bill 2025 has now passed into law, receiving Royal Assent on 18 December 2025 and becoming the Employment Rights Act 2025 (“ERA 2025”). Employers should start preparing now to ensure compliance.
Lidl Worker Unfairly Dismissed Over Pallet-Truck Breach, Tribunal Rules
A Lidl deputy store manager has won an employment tribunal after being unfairly dismissed for using a pallet truck without authorisation. The tribunal ruled that Lidl failed to follow a fair process and did not make reasonable adjustments for the claimant’s ADHD, breaching the Equality Act 2010.
Creating a Workplace Culture That Lasts
Workplace culture isn’t a slogan—it’s what employees experience daily. Learn practical ways to build an authentic culture that boosts engagement and retention.
Neurodiversity as a Disability in the Workplace
HR teams are rethinking workplace policies as neurodiversity awareness grows. Learn the legal duties under the Equality Act 2010 and practical steps to support neurodiverse employees.
Sexual Harassment Outside Work Hours: Tribunal to Reassess Employer Responsibility
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has ordered a rehearing in a case examining employer liability for sexual harassment outside work. The decision could have significant implications for how workplace boundaries are defined under the Equality Act 2010, particularly when incidents occur off-site or beyond normal working hours.
Tribunal Rules on Unfair Dismissal and Disability Discrimination
A tribunal has ruled that a warehouse worker was unfairly dismissed and discriminated against due to disability. Learn how Machins can help manage legal risks.
Employment Bill to usher in major reforms to employment rights: Protections for Workers
The new Employment Bill brings significant reforms to strengthen protections for workers. From day-one dismissal rights to enhanced sick pay and flexible working, these changes aim to improve workplace standards and security for employees across various industries. Discover how these updates could impact your rights and responsibilities as both employers and worker
Race discrimination: Black employees awarded £95k compensation
Two Black employees received £95,000 in compensation after a tribunal found that London and Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) discriminated against them during a promotion process. The Equality and Human Rights Commission supported the case, which highlights the importance of fair hiring practices.
Employment updates you may have missed in the election scramble
While the country and our politicians have been focussing on the General Election, a few employment updates managed to get over the line in the scramble following the dissolution of Parliament. Here are the key developments. Please bear in mind, however, that they all still need some work and fine tuning, so are likely to