Rising unemployment as a result of Covid-19 has led to a drastic increase in the number of tribunal claims in the United Kingdom. With a mass backlog forming, a large proportion of hearings will not …
The Charity Commission has published the latest data on whistleblowing, showing a significant rise in disclosures from volunteers and trustees in 2019-20. Overall numbers have risen by a third over the previous year, with a …
A tribunal found a senior manager at a national train operating company to have been dismissed fairly despite a complete lack of any prior procedure or right of appeal. In Gallacher vs Abellio Scotrail Ltd, …
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A Durham University employee who resigned after being wrongfully suspended for alleged grade tampering has won a case for unfair dismissal. In Dr Stothard vs Durham University, the employer suspended Dr Stothard – without properly …
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Some of the UK’s leading scientists have called on universities and funders to sign up to a set of principles that they believe will stamp out bullying and harassment in research. Their call comes amid …
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The Covid 19 pandemic has seen employment tribunals almost grind to a halt. All cases listed between 23 March and 26 June 2020 were cancelled and converted into preliminary hearings, resulting in a huge backlog. Tribunals …
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