Court of Appeal issues important guidance on Article 14 ECHR challenges to employment legislation - Old Square Chambers

Court of Appeal issues important guidance on Article 14 ECHR challenges to employment legislation - Old Square Chambers

On 3 April 2025, the Court of Appeal gave judgment in the case of Sullivan v Isle of Wight Council [2025] EWCA Civ 379. Background The Claimant was an applicant for employment with the Respondent local authority. As an applicant for employment, she could not make a whistleblowing claim under the Employment Rights Act 1996 (“ERA”). The Claimant had unsuccessfully applied for two jobs with the Respondent. Following the rejections, the Claimant wr…