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Veteran Supermarket Worker’s Summary Dismissal Did Not Fit the Offence
When dealing with allegations of gross misconduct, an employer may conduct an entirely reasonable investigation and disciplinary process,…
Acas Code & Employment Test Case
Responsible employers who follow full and fair procedures in line with the Acas Code generally have a powerful…
Company Director Pays High Price for Gambling With Creditors’ Money
Directors who cause insolvent companies to trade when there is no reasonable prospect of creditors being paid put…
Disability Discrimination – ET’s Reasons for Dismissing Claim ‘Inadequate’
One of the most fundamental principles of justice is that unsuccessful litigants must be given an adequate explanation…
‘Long Covid’ Recognised as a Disability in Important Employment Ruling
Following recovery from the immediate effects of COVID-19, a substantial number of people have gone on to suffer…
Restrictive Covenants and Employers’ Legitimate Business Interests
When it comes to considering the enforceability or otherwise of restrictive covenants in employment contracts, judges are required…
Work Relationships May Be Informal But Employment is Employment
When you engage someone to work in the informal sanctum of your own home, it is easy to…
Employers – Knee-Jerk Reactions to Fractious Situations Can Cost You Dear
When employees query the contents of their wage packets, terse conversations can ensue. As one case showed, however,…
Capability – Justifying the Dismissal of a Disabled Employee is Never Easy
Justifying the dismissal of a disabled employee on capability grounds is always likely to be an uphill struggle.…
Limitations of the Spoken Word as a Contractual Tool
The spoken word inevitably leaves room for misunderstanding and differences of recollection and is far from an ideal…
Coach Driver Who ‘Called it a Day’ Did Not Resign, ET Rules
Disputes as to whether an employee has voluntarily resigned or been dismissed are commonplace and often raise difficult…
Challenging Arbitration Awards in Court is Always an Uphill Struggle
There would be little point in commercial arbitration awards if they were meant to be anything other than…
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