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Tribunal strike out upheld where claimant deliberately misled the Employment Tribunal
21 May 2026The Employment Appeal Tribunal has upheld a decision to strike out a claimant’s claims after finding that he had deliberately misled the Employment Tribunal about medical reasons for failing to comply with case management orders and for seeking to limit his attendance at a hearing.
Court of Appeal upholds key aspects of Tesco equal pay approach
21 May 2026The Court of Appeal has largely upheld the Employment Tribunal’s approach in long-running equal pay litigation against Tesco, confirming that detailed training materials could properly be used as key evidence of the work employees were required to perform.
EAT considers prescribed medical cannabis and disability discrimination in safety-critical rail work
14 May 2026In a recent decision, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) highlights the need for employers to carefully balance safety-critical drug policies with disability discrimination legislation.
Tribunal Procedure Committee consults on Employment Tribunal costs rule changes
14 May 2026The Tribunal Procedure Committee (TPC) has launched a consultation on possible changes to costs rules across the tribunal system, including Employment Tribunals.
Generalised health and safety concerns did not amount to protected whistleblowing disclosure
14 May 2026A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decision highlights the importance of employees identifying sufficiently specific factual information capable of showing wrongdoing or risk, in whistleblowing claims.
EAT confirms broad approach to deduction of state benefits from discrimination compensation
14 May 2026The Employment Appeal Tribunal has confirmed in a recent decision that Personal Independence Payment (PIP) may be deducted from compensation awards where the benefit would not have been received but for the employer’s unlawful conduct.
