Peer Interference & Flawed Dismissal Procedures Led to a £40K Unfair Dismissal
In Mr P Gregory v P&O Ferries Ltd, a long-serving employee was dismissed following allegations of misconduct. Paul Gregory, a customer service representative and union rep with 28 years of service and a clean disciplinary record, was accused by a junior female colleague of pulling her hair in a check-in booth and later whispering an […]
How much could the new employment tribunal rules cost your business?
For many employers, the financial risk associated with an unfair dismissal claim has historically been relatively limited when an employee has less than two years’ service. From January 2027, that changes significantly. Under the upcoming employment tribunal reforms, an employee with just eight months’ service could potentially bring an unfair dismissal claim where the relevant […]
Why Dismissive Language and Internal Emails Can Show Victimisation
Case Miss I Scott v The Secretary of State for Justice, demonstrates how dismissive comments from line managers and informal internal emails can lead to successful victimisation claims. Miss Scott worked as a court usher at York County Court and suffered from antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), an autoimmune blood-clotting disorder requiring frequent blood-monitoring tests. She also […]