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Employee gets £64,000 in damages for discrimination for menopausal symptoms

20 September 2023

A woman has recently won her claim for disability discrimination and menopause discrimination against her employer, Direct Line. After reading the judgment I wholeheartedly agree with the Judge. She was treated appallingly. Ms Lynskey was a telesales consultant. She had worked at Direct Line for 7 years before she resigned. She was a good performer […]

Was it unfair dismissal or a termination by mutual consent?

15 September 2023

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (‘EAT’) has issued a judgment on the case of Riley v Direct Line Insurance Group plc, finding that the tribunal was entitled to reject the employee’s unfair dismissal claim on the basis that the employment was terminated by mutual consent.  The case Mr Riley had taken a period of long-term sick […]

The Employment Appeal Tribunal Rules are about to change 

13 September 2023

 The Employment Appeal Tribunal Amendment Rules 2023 have been made and will come into effect as of 30 September 2023. These Amendment Rules change the Employment Appeal Tribunal Rules 1993 and include reducing the number of documents that you are required to send when you appeal to the EAT. They also give the EAT discretion […]

I am bringing an Employment Tribunal claim and I have dyslexia

6 September 2023

In a recent case Habib v Whelan Sports Ltd t/a Fitness First the Employment Appeal Tribunal held that an Employment Tribunal was wrong not to have regard to the Equal Treatment Bench Book when hearing a case for a claimant with dyslexia.  The Equal Treatment Bench Book The Equal Treatment Bench Book is guidance which […]

Warning: Email from Kevin Listen claiming to be from Didlaw Limited

29 August 2023

An email from Kevin Listen has been sent misusing the name of Didlaw Limited in relation to an illegal eviction claim. What is the scam? An email has been sent from an individual called ‘Kevin Listen’ claiming to be a ‘solicitor’ from Didlaw Limited in relation to an illegal eviction claim. Attached to the email […]

Crowdjustice Funding

24 July 2023

We have a number of cases that are currently funded via CrowdJustice as this is the only way some claimants can pursue their cases. Save for receiving raised funds on a weekly basis we lawyers derive no additional benefit or perks from cases funded in this way. I have seen some comments on social media […]

How do I know if I have a stress at work claim?

19 July 2023

Most people experience some level of stress at work. Whether you are working as a waiter and have a particularly needy table or you are a solicitor with pending court deadlines, there is an inevitably close-knit relationship between stress and work.  Indeed, it’s hard to think of a job that doesn’t involve some level of […]

A quick guide to disciplinary and grievance procedures

17 July 2023

Hopefully you will never be subject to a disciplinary or have to bring a grievance.  Unfortunately for many of our clients this is not the case. If you have been discriminated against or subjected to detriments in the workplace, then the Employment Tribunal will expect you to try and resolve your problems through your employer’s […]

employers are bad at managing anxiety

14 July 2023

I have always considered myself a robust character. Indeed, I wore it as a badge of honour. Comments such as, “ I don’t know how you do it?” left me feeling validated. Chuck anything at me, and I could do it (or I’d give it a ruddy good try!) I was bulletproof. Or so I thought.  […]