Employment Law Brief

Changing an Employee's Terms of Employment - A Reminder for Employers

Friday, 08 September 2017

In a recent case, an Employment Tribunal has held that a former postman was constructively unfairly dismissed when he resigned following a dispute over changes to his shift patterns.

Changing an Employee's Terms of Employment - A Reminder for Employers

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Former NHS Employee Fined for Unlawfully Accessing Patient Medical Records

Friday, 01 September 2017

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has issued a reminder to NHS staff of the potentially serious consequences of accessing patients' medical records without a valid reason.

Former NHS Employee Fined for Unlawfully Accessing Patient Medical Records

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Police Officers Awarded Compensation for Whistleblowing Detriment

Friday, 01 September 2017

An employment tribunal has awarded two male police officers £96,000 in damages after ruling that they had been subjected to detriment by their employer for blowing the whistle on sexism and other alleged misconduct within the police force.

Police Officers Awarded Compensation for Whistleblowing Detriment

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Gender, Ethnicity and Disability Pay Gap Reporting - EHRC Publishes New Strategy

Friday, 25 August 2017

Substantial new evidence from a study by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) suggests that pay gaps faced by women, people from ethnic minorities and disabled people...

Gender, Ethnicity and Disability Pay Gap Reporting - EHRC Publishes New Strategy

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Employment Tribunal Fees - Tribunal Allows Out-of-Time Discrimination Claim

Friday, 25 August 2017

In the first case of its kind, the Employment Tribunal (ET) has allowed a Claimant to proceed with a discrimination claim that was initially rejected for failure to pay the now unlawful issue fee.

Employment Tribunal Fees - Tribunal Allows Out-of-Time Discrimination Claim

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High Court Holds That Suspension Amounted to Breach of Contract

Friday, 25 August 2017

The High Court considered whether the suspension of a teacher purportedly to allow a fair misconduct investigation to be carried out constituted a repudiatory breach of the implied term of trust and confidence.

High Court Holds That Suspension Amounted to Breach of Contract

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Mental Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace - 4 October 2017 Workshop

Friday, 18 August 2017

A recent absence management survey undertaken by the CIPD noted that the average period for a person absent through stress, mental health...

Mental Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace - 4 October 2017 Workshop

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New Guidance Published on the Calculation of Pension Loss in Tribunal Cases

Friday, 18 August 2017

Fresh principles and guidance have been issued on how to calculate pension loss in employment.

New Guidance Published on the Calculation of Pension Loss in Tribunal Cases

New Data Protection Laws - Government Publishes Statement of Intent

Friday, 18 August 2017

The Statement outlines the government's proposals for the new Data Protection Bill.

New Data Protection Laws - Government Publishes Statement of Intent

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Independent Contracting - Extension of Vicarious Liability in Sexual Assault Case

Friday, 18 August 2017

It is well known that an employer can be vicariously liable for the acts of its employees.The High Court has recently considered whether or not a company was vicariously liable for the acts of an independent contractor.

Independent Contracting - Extension of Vicarious Liability in Sexual Assault Case

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Discrimination Claims - Who Bears the Initial Burden of Proof?

Friday, 18 August 2017

In a recent case, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) departed from the long established principle that the claimant bears the initial burden of proof in claims for discrimination. But why?

Discrimination Claims - Who Bears the Initial Burden of Proof?

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Crunch Time for Tier 2 Certificates of Sponsorship?

Friday, 11 August 2017

A trend has developed over the last few months that will be of concern to many Tier 2 sponsors: the number of restricted Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) made available under the government's cap on Tier 2 (General) is close to being reached.

Crunch Time for Tier 2 Certificates of Sponsorship?

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Can 'Stand-by' Duty Constitute Working Time?

Friday, 11 August 2017

Yes, held the Advocate General (AG). When considering the definition of 'working time' in the Working Time Directive, regard should be had to the quality of the time that the worker may enjoy when on 'stand-by' duty.

Can 'Stand-by' Duty Constitute Working Time?

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Employment Claims Stayed Following Landmark Fees Ruling

Friday, 11 August 2017

The President of the Employment Tribunals in England & Wales has made an order staying all employment claims and applications in the tribunal which seek to rely on the Supreme Court's landmark ruling last month to scrap fees.

Employment Claims Stayed Following Landmark Fees Ruling

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Facing Employee Psychiatric Injury Claims - How Is Compensation Assessed?

Friday, 11 August 2017

Employee claims for psychiatric injury can expose you to potentially high levels of compensation. A recent case has confirmed the approach that should be taken by tribunals and courts when assessing compensation...

Facing Employee Psychiatric Injury Claims - How Is Compensation Assessed?

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