Overview

A recent ruling by the Central London Tribunal demonstrates how the issue of celebrity privacy can spill over into employment proceedings. A top TV chef, who is reportedly facing a sex discrimination claim from an ex-employee, secured an order from the employment judge that the identity of both the respondent and the claimant should not be disclosed until the substantive merits of the case have been heard. The order is due to be debated again at a pre-hearing review in July where the celebrity chef’s representative is expected to use human rights law to argue that the restrictions should continue.

The same principles apply to all, not just celebrities: there may be very good reasons why any party involved in employment tribunal proceedings would want their identity protected, but want can they do to achieve this?

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