Employee fairly dismissed despite procedural deficiencies
In Adeshina v St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and others the Employment Appeal…
September 23, 2015 By Jeremy Crook
Does travelling for work count as “work”? European ruling poses challenge for many companies
A ruling handed down by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) this week could present…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Pensions auto-enrolment rules start to kick in for small and micro employers
The pension rules have changed. By 2018 every employer with one or more members of…
June 18, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Burdett v Aviva Employment Services – Unfair dismissal, culpability and disability
This is an interesting and, thankfully, very unusual set of circumstances, involving Mr Burdett, a…
March 24, 2015 By Verity Slater
Collective Consultation – Can you count to 20?
It should, you’d think, be easy to know when you need to consult collectively with…
March 23, 2015 By Ellie Hibberd
ACAS Code on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures – what has changed?
The revised ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures came into force on…
March 22, 2015 By Laura McFadyen
Obesity – the new disability?
Obesity is a huge issue worldwide, with more and more workers every year considered to…
January 21, 2015 By Lisa Mulholland
What if your employee doesn’t give proper notice?
We all know that well-drafted contracts of employment should include a minimum period of notice…
January 21, 2015 By Ellie Hibberd
Workplace health scheme “Fit for Work” launched
It is recognised that the longer someone is off sick, the more difficult it is…
January 21, 2015 By Verity Slater
Can an employee’s offensive use of Twitter justify dismissal?
The explosion of social media often leads to questions being asked about where the line…
January 20, 2015 By Chris Morse
Holiday Pay Ruling – The Big Issue for Employers in 2014
Certain voluntary overtime payments should be included in the calculation of holiday pay, due to…
November 10, 2014 By Laura McFadyen
National Minimum Wage – New Rates and Fines for Employers
All employers must ensure that they are meeting their National Minimum Wage (NMW) obligations. NMW…
November 10, 2014 By Lisa Mulholland