Employment
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COVID-19 Lockdowns No Excuse for Sub-Standard Redundancy Processes
The COVID-19 lockdowns plunged thousands of businesses into dire financial straits but, as an Employment Tribunal (ET) ruling showed, the unprecedented crisis…
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Whistleblowing Nurse’s Dismissal ‘Grossly Unfair’
There are few things more serious in an employment context than sacking a whistleblower for performing a valuable public service. The Employment…
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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 where the burden of proof lies in…
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Employer Pays High Price for Turning Blind Eye to ‘Toxic’ Office Culture
Banter is one thing, but employers who turn a blind eye to workplaces descending into toxic arenas of discriminatory abuse can…
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Promoted to Partner in an LLP? Do You Understand the Tax Implications?
Stepping up from the ranks to become a full partner in a limited liability partnership (LLP) involves a fundamental change in status…
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COVID-19 – Carer Sacked After Visiting Pub Wins Unfair Dismissal Claim
The pressure put on many employment relationships by COVID-19 was illustrated by the case of a care worker who was sacked…
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‘Seriously Incompetent’ Company Director Receives Four-Year Disqualification
Many companies admirably soldier on through cash flow difficulties, but it is the mark of a competent director to know when to pull the plug….
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Pandemic or No Pandemic, Redundancy Exercises Must Be Open and Fair
Thousands of businesses left struggling by the COVID-19 pandemic have had little choice but to shed staff. However…