Posts by Sarah Wilkinson:
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Deciding whether or not an adjustment is reasonable
Deciding whether or not an adjustment is reasonable can be challenging for employers. In Hilaire v Luton Borough Council, the...
July 25th, 2024
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Menopause and employee rights
At what point can you raise legitimate concerns with an employee whose performance has declined due to menopausal symptoms? What...
February 1st, 2024
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Without prejudice letter contained effective dismissal
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has supported a Tribunal’s finding that a Claimant’s employment was effectively terminated by a “Without Prejudice”...
June 22nd, 2023
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Compensation for an unfair redundancy process
Looking to make just one person redundant? The Employment Appeal Tribunal recently decided that having a redundancy pool of...
May 18th, 2023
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UK Employment Law changes we can expect in 2023
Various draft bills related to employment are currently progressing through Parliament and could become law in 2023. One such bill...
February 23rd, 2023
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Dismissal for leaving work because of concerns about Covid 19
In the case of Rodgers v Leeds Laser Cutting Limited, the Employment Tribunal (ET) and Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) concluded...
October 27th, 2022
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Breaching the terms of a settlement agreement
An employer has a legal obligation to abide by the terms and conditions agreed with an employee as part of...
June 30th, 2022
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When does workplace banter become harassment?
Discrimination legislation in the UK protects employees from “banter” which has the effect of violating their dignity or creating an...
April 13th, 2022
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When are post-termination restriction clauses unreasonable?
Post-termination restriction clauses can be controversial as there are often doubts as to their enforceability. There is currently a public...
February 3rd, 2022
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How should employers deal with accusations of workplace bullying?
Allegations of workplace bullying are sadly all too common. Employers have a duty to take reasonable care of the health...
January 20th, 2022
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What does UK Employment Law say about employee holidays?
Holiday entitlement seems straightforward, but small business owners can find themselves in hot water when it comes to the rights...
September 8th, 2021
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Employee benefits in a post-pandemic world
The sweeping impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted how, when and where millions of people work. Firms that previously...
July 29th, 2021