Category: Employment law
My first case: a new vlog
Learn more about my journey into being a barrister, how I handled #myfirstcase, and my top tip for those of you starting out as UK lawyers in the profession.
Addison Lee drivers win claim for minimum wage and holiday pay
In the latest #gigeconomy legal dispute, the Employment Tribunal found drivers for private cab company Addison Lee were entitled to a raft of basic labour rights.
#UberAppeal: app argues its drivers aren’t ‘workers’ in latest gig economy legal battle
The controversial ride-hailing app is trying to overturn a judgment that would hand thousands of its drivers basic workers rights. Here’s what I learned live-tweeting on the morning of Day 1 of the appeal.
Postperson wins employment appeal, upends discrimination law in the process
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has concluded that Claimants do not need to prove the primary facts of their claims for discrimination. Once a valid complaint is presented, it is for the employer to disprove it.
Huge victory for workers as Employment Tribunal fees are quashed by the UK Supreme Court
In a stunning development, the UK Supreme Court has ruled that the government’s Employment Tribunal fees are unlawful and over £32 million in fees should now be paid back
Gearing up for International Women’s Day: an urban cycling story #IWD2017
Sun’s out. It’s time to get back on the bike and bask in it. But there’s a roadblock of sexism ahead that we need to dismantle #IWD2017
Employment Tribunal judgments are now available online
Anyone can now search online for Employment Tribunal judgments about employers following the launch of a new database of first-instance decisions
Hackney “super head” wins appeal against teaching ban
The High Court has overturned a teaching ban imposed by a professional regulator, citing concerns about defects in the procedure.
What your organisation can learn from my festive CBeebies binge
There’s much to celebrate about CBeebies’ enthusiastic army of technicolour-clad entertainers and their animated friends. The channel champions visibly disabled people on television. We must learn from its example.
What’s the right approach to multiple allegations of disability discrimination?
According to the disability discrimination case of Madani Schools Federation v Mr Uddin UKEAT/0194/16/BA, separate consideration should be given to each allegation of unfavourable treatment and the reason/s for it.