If you’ve been unfairly dismissed, deciding whether to make a tribunal claim is one of the hardest choices you’ll face. This personal reflection explores the emotional, legal, and practical sides of seeking justice — or choosing peace.

Few experiences can shake a person’s confidence and sense of stability quite like losing a job—especially when it feels undeserved. Unfair dismissal is more than a legal concept; it’s a deeply human ordeal that affects livelihoods, reputations, and mental well-being.

Whistleblowing is the act of exposing wrongdoing, corruption, or unethical behaviour within an organisation. It often involves an insider—an employee, contractor, or member—who comes forward to reveal information that is in the public interest. While whistleblowing is essential for transparency and justice, it also presents complex ethical, professional, and personal challenges.

Redundancy is one of the most difficult situations both employers and employees face. For employers, it involves tough business decisions and the need to follow legal obligations. For employees, it can mean uncertainty about finances, career, and personal security.

In every career, there comes a moment—a job offer, a leadership role, a sudden change—that shifts everything. Sometimes these moments feel exciting, other times they arrive wrapped in uncertainty. But they often carry a powerful truth:

Losing your job is never easy, but when it feels unjust or unlawful, the experience can be even more stressful. That’s where the concept of unfair dismissal comes in.

If you’ve ever watched a British workplace drama—or endured one in real life (as I have!)—you’ve probably heard the phrase garden leave tossed around with the same casualness as “tea break”.

In previous articles, I’ve talked about reviewing contracts—making sure you know exactly what’s in them, spotting risks, and asking the right questions before signing.

Business relationships, like personal ones, don’t always last forever. Maybe the client keeps missing payments. Maybe their expectations keep changing. Or maybe your business has grown, and you’re ready to focus on bigger projects.

August is often a time to pause. Clients, colleagues, and even the courts slow down for the holiday season, and many of us take the chance to recharge. I always find that break valuable, both personally and professionally. But as September arrives, life quickly shifts back into gear — and with it, my focus turns to the months ahead.

The world of work is changing—and so is the law that underpins it. The UK’s employment law framework is set for some of the most significant updates in decades.

Workplace issues aren’t just legal matters—they’re personal turning points that can shape careers, affect reputations, and impact wellbeing.