Owning a property is a significant milestone, and the process usually involves a great deal of planning and research. However, in some cases, you may find yourself considering purchasing a house without viewing it first. While this may seem daunting, it is a practice...
A recent criminal case involving an ex-Sainsbury’s worker serves as a reminder to employers to make sure that departing employees have returned all company property before they leave employment. As reported in the Times newspaper, Holly Trevillion worked for...
The government has recently issued a consultation paper on re-introducing fees in employment tribunals and the Employment Appeal Tribunal. Tribunal fees were previously introduced in 2013. They were subject to judicial review in Unison v The Lord Chancellor and, in...
In claims for discrimination, it is a legal requirement that a claim is issued (or ACAS Early Conciliation commenced) within three months of the act complained of. This time limit can only be extended in discrimination cases if the tribunal deems, on the facts, that...
Claimants in race discrimination claims can face difficulties when they believe that they have been treated less favourably, have an actual comparator in mind but do not know the race of that comparator. In a recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decision, it was held...
