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EAT Dismisses Headteacher Appeal in Gross Misconduct Case

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has rejected a headteacher's appeal, confirming that her summary dismissal for gross misconduct was both fair and legally justified.

Nick Oct 9, 2026 public

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Employment Appeal Tribunal Upholds Ruling in Disability Harassment Case Against British Airways

The EAT has dismissed an appeal from a cabin crew member, ruling that an occupational health practitioner's comments did not constitute disability-related harassment.

Nick Oct 9, 2026 public

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Employment Appeal Tribunal Remits Disability Discrimination Claim Against Coventry City Council

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has ordered a fresh hearing for a disability discrimination claim following procedural errors in an earlier tribunal decision.

Nick Oct 9, 2026 public

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Employment Appeal Tribunal Remits Disability Discrimination Case Against Birmingham City Council

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has ordered a partial retrial in a disability discrimination case, citing errors regarding time limits and employer knowledge of disability.

Nick Oct 5, 2026 public

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Employment Appeal Tribunal Overturns Automatic Dismissal in Disability Discrimination Case

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has set aside an unless order, ruling that the original tribunal failed to properly assess the proportionality of automatic dismissal.

Nick Oct 2, 2026 public

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Employment Appeal Tribunal Dismisses Whistleblowing Claim Against NHS Trust

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has dismissed a former employee's appeal, ruling that tribunal errors did not impact the final decision on whistleblowing claims.

Nick Oct 1, 2026 public

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