An employment tribunal has ruled that foster carers can pursue whistleblowing and discrimination claims despite lacking a contractual relationship with local authorities.
The EAT has reduced a £10,000 injury to feelings award for pregnancy discrimination to £2,000 finding that the original sum was manifestly excessive given the limited impact of the employer’s actions.
A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision has clarified the extent to which Permanent Health Insurance (PHI) benefits can be claimed under the unlawful deductions from wages regime.