Some cases arrive at the Employment Appeal Tribunal like thunderclaps, reshaping doctrine or unsettling long‑held assumptions. Others arrive quietly, almost modestly, but leave behind a
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Court Decision: Volunteers Are Not Workers Under Employment Law
Royal Mencap Society v Tomlinson‑Blake [2021] UKSC 8 This case confirms that a volunteer with no contractual obligation to perform work is not a worker
Procedural Fairness in Employee Dismissals: Kisheva Case
The Unfair Dismissal of a Door Supervisor and the Collapse of Procedural Fairness Overview The dismissal of Ms Yovka Kisheva, a door supervisor employed by
Ending an Employment Contract: A Worker‑Centred Guide for 2026
Termination of employment is never just a technical moment in a contract. It is a point of vulnerability, a site of power imbalance, and often
Advocating Change: Insights from Solidarity’s 2026 Annual Meeting
Solidarity’s 2026 AGM combined procedural clarity with emotional intelligence and a renewed commitment to trauma‑informed, member‑centred trade unionism. Chaired by David Kerr and guided by
When “Following the Process” Isn’t Enough: Lessons from Taylor v Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd
There are tribunal cases that feel like technical disputes about procedure.And then there are cases like Taylor v Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd — cases that expose