Navigator Employment Law Ltd

23/10/2025

Sean takes a look at the what the ICO has to say about the Education Sector being at a higher risk of cyber attack than other UK businesses.

UK education sector at higher risk of cyber attack than other UK businesses – and what the ICO has to say

24/05/2024

This case shows that reasonable adjustments should be considered at every stage of employment.

The Claimant was employed by the DWP as a Work Coach from January 2021 to March 2022 on a fixed term contract. The job description for this role described a variety of IT systems that would need to be used.

16/05/2024

Navigator are proud to announce that we have received approval to deliver IOSH Managing Safely which we will now offer as our flagship health and safety training course.

Navigator are proud to announce that we have received approval to deliver IOSH Managing Safely which we will now offer as our flagship health and safety training course.

02/05/2024

The HSE have updated their guidance on when and how to submit a report under RIDDOR.

While no changes have been made to Regulation itself the guidance on the HSE website has been updated, the intention being to help employers understand how and when they should submit a report under RIDDOR.

30/04/2024

In an article for Daily Business, Natalia looks at one of the first Employment Tribunal claims involving AI.

One of the first employment tribunal claims involving the use of AI has settled out of court.

18/04/2024

Train operator who opened both sets of door on the tube was unfairly dismissed due to a flawed investigation.

The Claimant was employed by the Respondent between 17 July 2011 and 5 April 2022 as a train operator. On 6 January 2022 the Claimant was assigned to a London Underground Central Line train.

15/03/2024

Changes to paternity leave will mean the leave can be split into two blocks. https://bit.ly/48R63gF

22/02/2024

Join us for Scotland's only national conference dedicated to Self-Directed Support - SDS National Voice 2024.

22/02/2024

There has been no cost to bring a claim to employment tribunal since 2017, but is that set to change?

In 2017 the Supreme Court ruled that the government’s approach to fees in the employment tribunal was unlawful. Since then, it has been free for individuals to put forward an employment tribunal claim, but the government has recently begun a consultation regarding the reintroduction of these fees.

08/02/2024

This case concluded that it was pregnancy discrimination to attempt to force a teacher back to school during COVID.

The Claimant worked for the Respondent as a primary school teacher from 2011. The Claimant discovered that she was pregnant in June of 2020 and informed the school. The Claimant discussed her worries around being infected with COVID with the headteacher.

09/01/2024

This case provides useful guidance on 'heat of the moment' resignations.

The Claimant was employed by the Respondent, a legal advice centre, from 22 February 2016 to 18 March 2020 as an advice session supervisor. On 3 February 2020 the Claimant received a letter from his manager in relation to his poor time keeping. He confronted his line manager about this letter, said....

28/11/2023

Despite a successful unfair dismissal claim, the Claimant received no compensation.

The Claimant in this case was employed with Network Rail as an on-train technician from 2014. As this was a safety-critical position the Claimant was subject to routine drug and alcohol tests. In 2020 following one such test the Claimant tested positive for co***ne.