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EAT Dismisses NHS Trust's Holiday Pay Appeal: Premature Challenge to Calculation Method
An NHS trust's challenge to a tribunal's holiday pay calculation method has been rejected by the Employment Appeal Tribunal. The EAT found the appeal premature as the final pay amount remains undetermined.
EAT Overturns Pregnancy Discrimination Award Due to Flawed Injury to Feelings Assessment
In Shakil v Samsons Limited, the EAT found the tribunal's assessment of injury to feelings lacking, failing to properly apply Vento guidelines and consider the claimant's pregnancy. The case has been remitted to a new tribunal.
Teacher's Disability Discrimination Case: Costs Application Reinstated by EAT
A teacher's costs application in a disability discrimination case has been reinstated by the EAT. The original tribunal's strike-out was deemed unlawful due to procedural errors and lack of reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability.
Quitongo Wins Partial Appeal in Racism Case Against Airdrieonians FC
Professional footballer Rico Quitongo has secured a partial victory in his Employment Appeal Tribunal case against Airdrieonians Football Club. The EAT has overturned elements of the original tribunal's decision concerning victimisation and harassment related to a racism allegation.