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Applications for Strike Out – When is it appropriate to strike out a Discrimination Claim?

Rule 37 of the Employment Tribunal Rules 2013 gives the Tribunal the discretion to strike out all or part of

Redundancy during the ‘Protected Period’: Can an employee be made redundant whilst on maternity leave?

When on maternity leave, employees have the right to either return to their job, or if their job is not

Unlawful deductions from wages: what constitutes a series of deductions?

What constitutes an unlawful deduction from wages? Pursuant to section 13(1) of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (“ERA 1996”), an

Whistleblowing: Can trustees of charities be afforded whistleblower protection?

Whistleblowing: Can trustees of charities be afforded whistleblower protection? Section 47B of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (“ERA 1996”) provides

The new Employer (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 – what does this mean for employers?

On 1 October 2024, the Employer (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 (“the Act”) came into force introducing a legal obligation

Rahman Lowe Solicitors Ranked in Chambers and Partners 2025 Guide as Leading Firm For Employment Law

Chambers and Partners have released their highly anticipated 2025 UK Firm guide, and we are thrilled to announce that Rahman

Rahman Lowe Solicitors recognised as Leading and Top Tier Employment Law Firm in Legal 500 UK 2025 Rankings

Rahman Lowe Solicitors recognised as Leading and Top Tier Employment Law Firm in Legal 500 UK 2025 Rankings Rahman Lowe

Should Employment Tribunals look beyond the agreed List of Issues? Z v Y [2024] EAT 63

Background The Claimant worked at the Respondent, a county council, as a risk and statistical data advisor within the Respondent’s

The Equality and Human Rights Commission: updated guidance for employers to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace

Last week, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (‘EHRC’) updated its guidance for employers on steps to prevent sexual harassment

Can English Nationalism be a protected belief?

One of the protected characteristics covered under the Equality Act 2010 (‘EqA 2010’) is religion and philosophical belief. Whilst religious

Inducing Discrimination: Bailey -v- Stonewall Equality Limited and Garden Court Chambers Limited [2024] EAT 119

Background Allison Bailey, a barrister at Garden Court Chambers (“Garden Court”) commenced proceedings against Stonewall Equality Limited (“Stonewall”), Garden Court

NEXT Equal Pay Claim – What does this mean for employers?

Last week, in its final Judgment of the equal pay claim that has been ongoing against the retail chain, Next

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