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When 'No Case' Doesn't Mean 'No Case'
In June 2026, an independent Cricket Regulator cleared Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson of violent conduct during a late-night incident in Chelsea. Findings showed Atkinson was victimised in unprovoked attacks and Stokes was not involved. Yet, the ECB dropped both players for a Test against New Zealand and issued written warnings. For HR in elite sport, this shows the clear gap between external clearance and internal contract enforcement. The difference comes down to the rules app
Andrew
Jul 71 min read
Employment tribunal claims spike. Welcome to 2030
Employment tribunal claims continue to spike. Today’s statistics again show just how much pressure the employment tribunal system is under. We’ve seen a significant increase in the number of multiple claims being made by individuals representing themselves with the use of AI. Not only does this increase the complexity of claims, many of which rely on inaccurate legal arguments, it also adds to the burden of courts which, in some areas of the country, are now listing claims to
Andrew
Jun 291 min read
Can Athletes Be Disciplined for Out-of-Work Conduct?
While many people assume elite sport lives in its own world, the reality is simple: UK employment law on out-of-work conduct applies to sports clubs just like any other employer. The big difference is that sports clubs operate under a massive spotlight, which heavily influences how they deal with trouble off the pitch. When deciding on disciplinary action, a club has to look at how directly a person's off-field actions connect to their actual job. Take tax avoidance, and
Andrew
Jun 223 min read
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