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Dr Rosalind Ranson awarded just under £3.2m in whistleblowing case

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Tina Wisener and Kate Kapp represented Dr Rosalind Ranson, former Medical Director on the Isle of Man, in securing compensation of almost £3.2 million following her successful claim for whistleblowing. Doyle Clayton instructed Oliver Segal KC and Madeline Stanley of Old Square Chambers to represent Dr Ranson at the hearing in January and March 2023.

Professors successful in age discriminations claim against Oxford University's mandatory retirement age

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An Employment Tribunal has found that the University of Oxford’s enforced retirement age cannot be objectively justified under the Equality Act. Doyle Clayton has successfully advised three Professors who brought claims against Oxford University.

Government to set minimum service levels during strikes

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The Government has introduced legislation into Parliament which, if passed, will allow it to set minimum levels of service during strikes.

Covid-19 workplace guidance offers a layer of protection for employers

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Employers who followed the Covid-19 workplace guidance will be reassured by a recent Court of Appeal decision, which ruled that the dismissal of an employee who stayed away from work due to Covid-19 infection concerns, was fair.

Ban on exclusivity clauses for low-paid workers in force

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Employers are no longer able to enforce terms in low-paid workers’ contracts which prohibit them from working for someone else or from doing so without their employer’s consent.

Redundancy consultation: the importance of consulting early

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Where an employer’s decision on redundancy selection criteria automatically determines which employee will be dismissed, consultation must start before that decision is taken.

Can settlement agreements settle future claims?

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The Employment Appeal Tribunal has ruled that a settlement agreement cannot settle statutory claims that have not arisen yet. Read what our employment law experts have to say.

Employee with long COVID was disabled

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Bonus Disputes: what happens when things go wrong?

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Our employment experts discuss when bonuses go bad and how employers might get caught up in disputes over a bonus being payable.

Algorithms in the workplace - People not Processes

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With increased access to data, we need to see an increased commitment to transparency to show that data is not being misused. To avoid de-humanising their workforce, employers should focus on people and not processes.