She Reported a Safety Risk. Then Drove 800 Miles to a Meeting Her Boss Skipped. She Won £149,000.

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 by Tom Street

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Opinion & Commentary 5 June 2026 • By Tom Street, Solicitor Disclaimer: This article contains Tom Street’s personal opinion and commentary on a reported employment tribunal decision. It is not legal advice for your specific circumstances. For advice on your individual situation, please contact us directly. Tom Street is a solicitor regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA No. 566718). Key Facts Beth Littlewood, a former canoe polo champion and …

Case Study: Uplift of injury to feelings awards in discrimination cases

September 17, 2019October 11, 2017 by

The Court of Appeal has recently provided clarification as to whether uplifts in damages should be applied to injury to feelings awards in Employment Tribunal discrimination cases. The personal injury case of Simmons vs Castle provides authority for an uplift to damages of 10% in certain types of personal injury claims. The increase in compensation in personal injury claims was ordered by the Court of Appeal to compensate claimants for …