Episode 5 – Mrs K Higgs v Farmors School

Case notes – a monthly employment law podcast examining an element of a tribunal/court decision/investigation report (chosen by the podcasters) to establish any commercial implications of the decision and any impact on HR practice and procedures. The case this month is…. Mrs K Higgs v Farmors School, 16 June 2023. An Employment Appeal Tribunal decision on a potentially discriminatory reason for dismissal, the protected characteristic being belief, and the manifestation of a belief as opposed to the belief itself, and a full review on the right to freedom of speech and how that is relevant to employment law and HR practice. Your presenters: Susanna Rynehart - Susanna is a fixer and loves working as an employment lawyer because she gets to help people solve problems, find solutions and make a real difference.Shona Newmark - Listening to and understanding the issues each client faces and working together to resolve them and achieve the best outcome possible is what keeps Shona interested every day in employment law. Link to the public record - https://www.gov.uk/employment-appeal-tribunal-decisions/mrs-kristie-higgs-v-1-farmors-school-2-archbishops-council-of-the-church-of-england-2023-eat-89-eat-89If you enjoyed this podcast, don't forget to subscribe and share it with your colleagues.  Jones Chase is a specialist employment law firm based in the centre of London with an excellent track record of looking after those that we assist.If you have any questions or would like to  know more drop us a line at [email protected] - 0203 837 9914 or visit http://www.joneschase.com