When work goes wrong: real data, news and workers' views

Grapple Law helps tens of thousands of people who are up against a problem at work. That gives us a rare, close-up view of what is really going on in British workplaces, and the data to show it.

In our News and Reports, we share news - such as new legislation - and original research drawn from our caseload and that of our sister firm, Monaco Solicitors, along with the wider trends and stories behind the numbers.

It's written for anyone who cares about fairness at work: employees, journalists and everyone in between.

Here is what we have published so far.

Toxic workplaces and bullying

Ground Down at Work: Toxic Cultures, Bullying and the Rise of the Managed-Out. A toxic workplace is now the single most common problem people bring to us, cited in more than 1 in 3 cases, with bullying close behind. New figures reveal the issues pushing people to seek help at work, and how they are changing.

Discrimination and job losses

Managed Out: Mental Health Cited in 6 out of 10 Discrimination Job Losses. Our latest report finds that mental health is now cited in 6 out of 10 discrimination-linked job losses, with race, age, gender, pregnancy and religion all part of the picture. Drawn from more than 28,500 cases over two and a half years.

AI and job losses

‘The algorithm gave me my P45’: more UK workers than ever say AI cost them their job. More people than ever are pointing to artificial intelligence when they lose their job. We track how fast AI is climbing the list of reasons people give, and what it means for workers.

The new tribunal claim deadline

Six months to claim: the new tribunal deadline. From 1 October 2026 the deadline to bring most employment tribunal claims doubles to six months less one day. What is changing, the catch that it is not backdated, and how to protect your claim.

More to come

We publish news and reports regularly. Check back here for the latest, or ask Grapple Law about your own situation any time using the chat (‘Ask Grapple Law’) at the foot of your screen.

For journalists and the media

Journalists and the media are welcome to report our report findings with credit given to Grapple Law. For data, interviews or legal comment, please get in touch via [email protected].