In a complex ‘blackmail’ type case, R S v Onyx Ltd the employee was ordered to pay £20,000 towards our client’s legal costs. The case has now gone to the Civil Courts for enforcement.

My firm have an excellent record when it comes to taking on ‘blackmail’ or ‘nuisance’ type claims. This case, reported in the media, is a perfect example of why employers should not ‘take the bait’. The employee put in 64 grievances and rather than fall into the obvious trap, we researched the employee’s CV. It transpired he had lied about a period of time when he was involved in suspicious transactions.

His claim for unfair dismissal was dismissed due to this material misrepresentation.

November 22, 2021

In this case an employee alleged that her dismissal as a bookkeeper was discriminatory and connected with her pregnancy because […]

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March 15, 2021

Here an employee brought very broad ranging allegations after she was dismissed.

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March 23, 2018

Gordon Turner Employment Lawyers earlier this month settled a £340,000 discrimination claim for £5000. Click here to read the full […]

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