Employment
Would Your Workplace Disciplinary Procedures Withstand ET Scrutiny?
Workplace disciplinary hearings should always be conducted on the assumption that the fairness of the procedure followed is in future…
Maternity Discrimination Victim Receives Substantial Compensation
Maternity leave should be a period of joy and tranquillity but, all too often, it is marred by discrimination. …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
‘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….
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…