Category: Employment
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The ‘Gig Economy’
The Uber tribunal verdict which was handed down in October has far-reaching implications when it comes to the future of...
January 31st, 2020
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Employment Tribunal Fees
Earlier this year, the Supreme Court abolished Employment Tribunal (ET) fees and Employment Appeal Tribunal fees and ruled that the...
January 31st, 2020
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When Liability is Left at the Hotel Room Door
We occasionally deal with issues for clients concerning misconduct and gross misconduct at the office Christmas party. Although a unique...
January 30th, 2020
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How to carry out a without prejudice (protected) conversation within the workplace
Employers have always experienced difficulties when attempting to hold genuine without prejudice discussions with employees in relation to matters where...
January 29th, 2020
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Brexit’s potential influence on UK Employment Law
Since the decision to exit the European Union has been taken by the British public those connected with UK Employment...
January 28th, 2020
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Long-term sickness absence – a warning to employers
Many employers will have experienced difficulties arising from long-term sickness absence. The Court of Appeal’s recent decision in O’Brien v...
January 23rd, 2020
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Don’t risk being named and shamed!
From December 2018 onwards employers who fail to pay an employment tribunal judgment made against them face not only being...
January 23rd, 2020
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Tackling Sexual Harassment at Work
On 18 December 2018, the government launched a package of 12 announcements to tackle sexual harassment at work, including consultations...
January 22nd, 2020
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Gig Economy continued…
The very recent case of Gascoigne v Addison Lee Limited is the latest in the growing line of recent Gig...
January 20th, 2020
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Increase in Early Conciliation and Tribunal Claims
Since July 2013 it has been a precondition of bringing a claim in the Employment Tribunal that a prospective claimant...
January 16th, 2020
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Pre-cancerous condition deemed a “disability” under the Equality Act 2010?
The Employment Appeal Tribunal, in Lofty v Hamis (t/a First Café) recently held that a pre-cancerous condition was deemed a...
January 15th, 2020
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Ethical veganism is a protected characteristic
An Employment Tribunal has made a preliminary finding that ethical veganism is a philosophical belief capable of attracting protection from...
January 14th, 2020