Employer ordered to pay £200,000 after dismissing worker because of ADHD
This article explores a tribunal decision awarding more than £200,000 to an employee dismissed after disclosing she had ADHD.
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Making Job Offers: Getting the Details Right
Making a job offer is only part of the recruitment process. Our latest HR Breakfast explored conditional offers, probation periods and the risks of withdrawing a job offer.
Preparing for Change: Probation Periods and Short Service Dismissals
At our recent HR Breakfast, HR professionals explored how changes to short service dismissals could affect probation periods, recruitment and employee management, and what employers can do now to prepare.
Employment Law Update: Three Changes Employers Need to Know
From tribunal claims to workplace harassment, we outline three important developments for employers.
Company Liable For Racial Harassment Despite Lack Of Racist Intent
A tribunal has found an employer liable for race-related harassment despite accepting that the manager had no racist intent. Find out what happened and what HR teams can learn from the case.
Government Launches Consultation on Equal Pay Reforms
The government has launched a 15-week consultation on proposals to reform the UK’s equal pay system. In this article, Jackie Cuneen takes a look at the proposed changes and what they could mean for employers and employees.
Employment Tribunal Rules Workplace Banter Can Amount to Sexual Harassment
Can workplace banter amount to sexual harassment, even if the comments are not directed at a particular employee? A recent Employment Tribunal case suggests it can.
Pilkington Ordered to Pay £329,000 for Unfair Dismissal and Disability Discrimination
A former Pilkington employee has been awarded £329,000 after succeeding in claims for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination following covert surveillance during long-term sick leave.
Workplace Mediation: A Valuable Tool for Resolving Conflict at Work
Workplace mediation can help organisations address conflict before it escalates. Learn how a structured, confidential approach can support communication, rebuild trust and strengthen working relationships.
Developing Effective Managers: Why Training Needs to Go Beyond Technical Skills
Promoting a high performer doesn’t always create an effective manager. Discover the skills and behaviours that help managers build stronger teams and navigate today’s workplace challenges.