‘Swinging The Lead’ – it pays to be honest
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) judgment in Ajaj v Metroline West Ltd will be welcomed…
June 6, 2016 By Mark Roby
Whistleblowing: information or allegation – does it matter?
Workers are protected against being dismissed, or subjected to detriment, for making a protected disclosure…
June 6, 2016 By Chris Morse
Employment case study: Royal Mail
In a recent decision, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found that the dismissal of…
May 31, 2016 By Stephens Scown
Hands off! How to stop former employees taking your customers
Restrictive covenants set out in employees’ contracts of employment can provide useful protection for employers.…
May 31, 2016 By Laura McFadyen
Right to work checks – don’t get caught out!
Employers have a legal duty to prevent illegal working in the UK and must check…
May 23, 2016 By Lisa Mulholland
Where do charities stand with whistleblowers?
In recent months, the charity sector has come under fire with some high-profile charities criticised…
April 12, 2016 By Chris Morse
Disability Discrimination – learning from Starbucks’ mistakes
Mrs Kumulchew made various complaints against Starbucks including claims for sex discrimination, victimisation and whistleblowing.…
March 23, 2016 By Stephens Scown
The early Easter break and holiday entitlement
Under the Working Time Regulations (WTR) workers are entitled to 5.6 weeks’ annual leave in each…
March 23, 2016 By Hazel Sanders
Protecting whistleblowers
The terrible loss of life in the Zeebrugge ferry disaster in 1987, the rail crash…
March 23, 2016 By Chris Morse
Apprenticeships – helping your future stars soar
Here in the South West, there are many businesses that have seen the benefits of…
March 23, 2016 By Mark Roby
Disability discrimination – is a back condition a disability?
The definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010 is: “A person (P) has a…
March 23, 2016 By Stephens Scown
The benefits and pitfalls of probationary periods
Insider magazine has recently reported on a survey conducted among food and drink businesses about…
March 22, 2016 By Ellie Hibberd