The Employment Appeal Tribunal’s decision in Kirkland v Caroline Mason trading as Hawthorn Education Services [2026] EAT 108 raises important questions about compensation, the obligation
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When Words Hurt: Mental Health, Workplace Harassment and the Lessons of McManus v British Airways
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has confirmed that a worker’s mental health can influence whether unwanted conduct amounts to unlawful harassment. But its latest ruling also
The Right to Be Accompanied: A Legal Protection With a Dangerous Loophole
SOLIDARITY TRADE UNION | EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS & CASE LAW Wolfe v Taka Mayfair Ltd [2026] EAT 106 A worker is called into a meeting with
Ending Zero-Hours Contracts? Not If Workers Remain Insecure
What good is banning zero-hours contracts if workers still don’t know what they’ll earn next week? That is the question ministers need to answer as
Not a Penny to Political Parties — Solidarity Puts Members First
There is one set of figures in Solidarity’s latest annual statement that deserves more attention than it will probably receive. Political Fund income: £0.Political Fund
More Time to Bring a Tribunal Claim. Will It Make a Difference?
A significant change to Employment Tribunal procedure came into force on 1 October 2026. For most claims, the time limit for bringing proceedings has doubled