Author Archives: Darren Newman

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About Darren Newman

Employment law consultant, trainer, writer and anorak

4. James v Eastleigh Borough Council

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Darren Newman

The chilling tale of a man forced to pay 75p to go swimming. James v Eastleigh Borough Council actually says important things about how direct discrimination law works. But what impact does it have on recent cases such as  Taiwo … Continue reading →

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3. King v The Great Britain China Centre

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Darren Newman

If you ever struggle with the ‘reverse burden of proof’ in discrimination claims then this case will take you back to a simpler time where common sense ruled the day. Perhaps we would all be better off if we went … Continue reading →

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2. Polkey v AE Dayton Services Ltd

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Darren Newman

In this episode we look at Polkey v AE Dayton Services Ltd – the case that defines what unfair dismissal law is really all about. Do you know what the Polkey exception is? Just what is a Polkey deduction? The … Continue reading →

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1. BHS v Burchell

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Darren Newman

In this Podcast I talk about the case of BHS v Burchell. It’s one of the most influential unfair dismissal cases ever – but what was it actually about? You can read the full text of the decision here.

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