Employment Law Brief

Clarification on the Scope of Without Prejudice Discussions - An Employment Appeal Tribunal Decision

Friday, 01 December 2017

Without prejudice conversations and confidential discussions under section 111A(1) Employment Rights Act 1996 ("pre-termination negotiations") can be used by employers to try to resolve disputes with employees.

Clarification on the Scope of Without Prejudice Discussions - An Employment Appeal Tribunal Decision

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Implied Term of Trust and Confidence and False Reasons for Dismissal

Friday, 01 December 2017

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found that the implied term of trust and confidence may be breached if an employer misleads an employee about the reason for their dismissal.

Implied Term of Trust and Confidence and False Reasons for Dismissal

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Key Points for Employers from the Autumn Budget 2017

Friday, 01 December 2017

A number of plans were announced in the Autumn budget last week which will be of interest to employers.

Key Points for Employers from the Autumn Budget 2017

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Employment Tribunal Refunds - Scheme Opens in Full

Friday, 24 November 2017

Following our earlier article, it has been announced by the government that the employment tribunal refund scheme will now be rolling out in full. The initial phase of the scheme, which was open to up to 1,000 people, began on 20 0ctober 2017.

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Dismissal Following Marital Breakdown - Is It Discriminatory?

Friday, 24 November 2017

Under the Equality Act, it is discriminatory to treat a person less favourably on the grounds that they are married or in a civil partnership.

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Can You Dismiss an Employee for Failure to Produce Evidence of Right to Work in the UK?

Friday, 24 November 2017

A recent case has clarified that where an employee has the right to work in the UK, but has not provided evidence of this right, this failure does not entitle their employer to dismiss them for illegality, as no statutory duty is breached.

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Weekly Rest Breaks - Can Employers Designate When They Are Taken?

Friday, 17 November 2017

Under EU law, workers are entitled to 24 hours rest in each 7 day period. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has held that employers have flexibility to determine when within the seven day period of rest is taken.

Weekly Rest Breaks - Can Employers Designate When They Are Taken?

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Employees Publicly Expressing Their Personal Views - What Can Employers Do?

Friday, 17 November 2017

What actions can employers take in response to an employee expressing views that could negatively impact on stakeholders?

Tech Visas Boost for Birmingham… and Beyond

Friday, 17 November 2017

The government announced earlier this week that it will be introducing a package of measures to create new technology hubs in Birmingham and other cities around the UK.

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Uber Appeal - What Can You Learn from the Latest Developments?

Friday, 17 November 2017

Uber has been in the news frequently recently, with questions over the status of their workers dominating the headlines. In the most recent verdict given, the tribunals have confirmed that Uber drivers are workers.

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Sexual Harassment - An Employment Perspective

Friday, 10 November 2017

In light of recent topical news articles involving allegations of sexual harassment, the legal position on what constitutes sexual harassment and how accusations should be handled are increasingly relevant and important in an employment context.

Sexual Harassment - An Employment Perspective

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Settled Status Scheme for EU Citizens - Further Details Released by Government

Friday, 10 November 2017

The question of what will happen to EU citizens who are currently residing in the UK is one of the key issues to be addressed under the Brexit process.

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Employment and Trade Union Activities That Are Incidental to Membership

Friday, 10 November 2017

You will probably already be aware that it is unlawful to refuse to employ someone because they are (or are not) a member of a trade union.

Employment and Trade Union Activities That Are Incidental to Membership

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Is Your Practice Facing HR Challenges?

Tuesday, 31 October 2017

Whether it is managing your current employees, reassessing your workforce levels, or taking on more staff to deal with growth in your practice, Narrow Quay HR provides a flexible range of HR solutions to assist your practice with day to day issues.

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Whistleblowing Dismissal - Is Ignorance an Excuse?

Friday, 03 November 2017

Has an employee been automatically unfairly dismissed by a manager if the manager was not aware that the worker had made a protected disclosure?

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