July 11th, 2023
It is always best to expressly set out details relating to notice pay on termination of employment in the contract of employment itself. But what happens if nothing is put...
July 11th, 2023
A recent employment tribunal case serves as a reminder that, although employees with less than 2 years’ service do not have the right to claim ordinary unfair dismissal, they are...
April 21st, 2023
Top tips when reviewing employment contracts Employment contracts are the building blocks of the employment relationship. However, they are often not given the care or attention they deserve. Even if...
January 13th, 2023
Is it harassment to text a colleague in the wee small hours? Not according to nkojihuy790- Mainali v New Godalming Sushi Limited. Mr Mainali was a sushi chef in business...
January 13th, 2023
Dismissing an employee with a disability can seem risky but is not always unfair, even where the reason for dismissal is impacted by the disability. The EAT has recently upheld...
January 13th, 2023
If an employee wins a claim for unfair dismissal, a tribunal will decide what compensation is fair in the circumstances. The stakes are raised in a whistleblowing unfair dismissal because...
January 13th, 2023
The EAT has given judgment in an employment status claim which confirms that the ‘label’ that parties place on a working relationship is only one piece of the puzzle. Too...
January 13th, 2023
If an employee wins an unfair dismissal case, the employment tribunal will decide how much compensation is due. If the employer has made procedural errors during the dismissal, and the...
January 13th, 2023
Sections 100(1)(d) and (e) of the Employment Rights Act 1996 provide employees with protection from dismissal if they leave the workplace, refuse to return to it, or take other steps...
January 13th, 2023
COT3 settlement agreements, negotiated and arranged by Acas, can be a cheap and easy way to settle employment tribunal claims. The Court of Appeal has considered a case where an...