Employment Law Updates – June 2025

Handa v The Station Hotel

Employment Appeal Tribunal gives guidance on the role of HR consultants in disciplinary and grievance processes

An employer used two external HR consultants to investigate a grievance and conduct a disciplinary hearing. The disciplinary hearing led to the employee’s dismissal. The employee alleged whistleblowing detriment. The Employment Appeal Tribunal held that, although it was arguable the HR consultants were acting as agents of the employer in performing those roles, the employer’s reliance on their work in deciding to dismiss did not make the consultants jointly liable. The HR consultants had not made the decision to dismiss themselves.

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