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Jacqueline McGuigan

@jacquelinemcguigan.bsky.social
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UK Employment lawyer; likes to shake up the system a bit and try to make worklife better for all. Dog lady 🐕‍🦺 www.tmpsol.com @tmpsolicitors.bsky.social

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 26/09/2026
‘I felt shame’: former BA worker locked in legal battle after losing job of 30 years
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‘I felt shame’: former BA worker locked in legal battle after losing job of 30 years
Cabin crew worker was among thousands of staff laid off during pandemic in what MPs called a ‘national disgrace’ During a 30-year career as a member of British Airways’ cabin crew, Tess De Mello took pride in a job well done, saying she regularly went above and beyond to make passengers more comfortable. To her, the role was more than just employment – it was part of her identity. “I took pride,” she said. “I really took pride in myself, I took pride in my role, I took pride in everything because it was everything I wanted to be.” Continue reading...
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Jacqueline McGuigan @jacquelinemcguigan.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
#jumpingonthebandwagon
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Jacqueline McGuigan @jacquelinemcguigan.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
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Jacqueline McGuigan @jacquelinemcguigan.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
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Foster carers to escalate employment rights battle to the UK's highest court
The Employment Appeal Tribunal is beholden to an appeals court call from 1998
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TMP Solicitors LLP @tmpsolicitors.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
*Press Release: Employment Appeal Tribunal Hears Leapfrog Application in Oni and Others v London Borough of Waltham Forest* 👇👇👇 @rachelcrasnow.bsky.social @chrismilsom.bsky.social @jacquelinemcguigan.bsky.social
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Jacqueline McGuigan @jacquelinemcguigan.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Thank you, @basw-uk.bsky.social for the feature ☺️ basw.co.uk/about-social... #FosterCarers #FosterCarerRights #EmploymentLaw #UKEmpLaw #Discrimination #Whistleblowing
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Tribunal ruling paves way for full employment rights for foster carers
Cost to councils could be massive but campaigners say it would solve recruitment crisis
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TMP Solicitors LLP @tmpsolicitors.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Read the judgment here 📑 www.tmpsol.com/post/oni-and...
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Oni and Others v LB Walthamstow and Others
In June 2023, the East London Employment Tribunal heard three test cases of NUPFC Foster Carers responsible for caring for children placed with them by the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Bromley, ...
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Jacqueline McGuigan @jacquelinemcguigan.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
This game changing outcome took a village to achieve and high praise to Rachel Crasnow KC and Chris Milsom, who are phenomenal lawyers putting the clients at the heart of this very important case for change.
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Rachel Crasnow KC @rachelcrasnow.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
This case is going to make a key difference to the thousands of foster carers who work relentlessly with children who really need them- our tenacious clients and fearless legal team @jacquelinemcguigan.bsky.social @chrismilsom.bsky.social have fought to get them the rights others take for granted
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Jacqueline McGuigan @jacquelinemcguigan.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
The wait is over. We have a judgment in the Foster Care employment rights challenge. @tmpsolicitors.bsky.social @chrismilsom.bsky.social
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TMP Solicitors LLP @tmpsolicitors.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Stay informed about key #employmentlaw cases this year 👀 Subscribe to our newsletter for updates. Welcome to the TMP #emplaw community. bit.ly/TMPjan25news
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TMP Solicitors LLP @tmpsolicitors.bsky.social · 08/11/2024
Congratulations to our Paralegal, Ella Lawrence, for being a finalist for Paralegal of the Year at Tuesday's Next 100 Years: Women In Law event. Ella started her law journey two years ago! She has a bright future ahead 🙏🏽 #womeninlaw #legalawards #ukemplaw #next100years #paralegaloftheyear
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Jacqueline McGuigan @jacquelinemcguigan.bsky.social · 08/11/2024
I’m honoured to have been awarded Solicitor of the Year by Next 100 Years: Women in Law on Tuesday. Congratulations to all finalists and winners. Our collective work as a sisterhood is vital, and I'm proud to be part of it. #womeninlaw #legalawards #ukemplaw #next100years #solicitoroftheyear
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Jacqueline McGuigan @jacquelinemcguigan.bsky.social · 16/10/2024
I had the pleasure of attending the first Girls Human Rights Awards on the weekend, which was truly inspiring. Thank you for having me Girls Human Rights Hub 🎊 #GirlsHumanRights www.tmpsol.com/post/girls-h...
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First Annual Girls Human Rights Hub Awards
Write-up of the inspiring night at the 2024 Girls Human Rights Awards.
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Jacqueline McGuigan @jacquelinemcguigan.bsky.social · 16/08/2024
Yes, a whole new area of discrimination has been born born. Indirect disability discrimination by association will be tested next year and that is even more mind blowing.
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Jacqueline McGuigan @jacquelinemcguigan.bsky.social · 15/08/2024
Here is the legal explanation for this important judgment on extending indirect discrimination claims to persons who do not share the protected characteristic but suffer the same disadvantage—a first in UK law. #ukemplaw #employmentlaw #employmentappealtribunal www.tmpsol.com/post/preside...
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President Eady dismisses British Airways' appeal at the Employment Appeal Tribunal
British Airways appeal dismissed in the Employment Appeal Tribunal
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TMP Solicitors LLP @tmpsolicitors.bsky.social · 15/08/2024
TODAY 🗣️ President Eady dismisses the British Airways appeal, confirming that the Employment Tribunal made no error of law. Read the judgment below: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66bdcc...
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Jacqueline McGuigan @jacquelinemcguigan.bsky.social · 15/08/2024
🗣️ We have just received judgment. The President of the EAT has dismissed British Airways appeal against the Tribunal's decision to allow former BA cabin crew to bring extended indirect discrimination claims because she said these claims are consistent with Equality Act protection.
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Jacqueline McGuigan @jacquelinemcguigan.bsky.social · 14/08/2024
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