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Working Time – Shop Worker’s Automatic Unfair Dismissal Claim Upheld
If you have been sacked for asserting your statutory rights, an employment lawyer will see to it that…
Care Home Chef Accused of Breaching COVID-19 Bubble Unfairly Dismissed
Care home owners were possibly the hardest hit of all by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. As…
Women are More Likely to Bear Childcare Responsibilities – That’s a Fact
Judges do not operate in a vacuum and are entitled to take the view that some facts are…
High Court Enables High-Interest Lenders’ Painful Exit from the Market
Short-term lending to consumers at high rates of interest was once all the rage, but it has since…
Whistleblowing Nurse’s Dismissal ‘Grossly Unfair’, Tribunal Rules
There are few things more serious in an employment context than sacking a whistleblower for performing a valuable…
Employment v Self-Employment – This is Why the Distinction Really Matters
Employment law has moved on in leaps and bounds since the bad old days of mass casual labour.…
‘Secular Atheism’ a Philosophical Belief Worthy of Human Rights Protection
It is a fundamental feature of any democratic society that anyone can freely express their philosophical beliefs, even…
Tribunal Condemns ‘Inept and Misjudged’ Workplace Bullying Investigation
Employers who fail to conduct workplace disciplinary proceedings fairly risk serious financial and reputational consequences. In one case,…
Unfair Dismissal and Mitigation of Loss – Guideline Tribunal Decision
If you have been unfairly dismissed, you are entitled to fair compensation. However, as an Employment Appeal Tribunal…
Should the National Minimum Wage Be Paid During Induction Training?
Many employers require prospective employees to undergo induction training before they are taken onto the payroll – but,…
Discrimination and the Burden of Proof – Supreme Court Clarifies the Law
Ever since a crucial alteration was made to the wording of the Equality Act 2010, the question of…
Postman Sacked Following Flawed Investigation Wins Unfair Dismissal Claim
A finding of dishonesty against an employee is a grave matter that is highly likely to negatively impact…
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