Employment Law Brief

Do You Have the Right Contractual Documentation in Place to Support Your Secondment Arrangements?

Thursday, 07 July 2016

The case of MF Global UK Ltd (In Special Administration), Re emphasises the importance of ensuring that the right contractual documentation is in place between organisations when one seconds employees to the other.

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Can a Discrimination Claim be Brought Against a Work Placement Provider?

Thursday, 07 July 2016

The Court of Appeal has held that an employment tribunal can hear a discrimination claim brought by a student directly against a work placement provider.

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Relationship Breakdowns, Dismissals and the ACAS Code

Thursday, 07 July 2016

The EAT has held that the ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures (the ACAS Code) does not apply to dismissals for some other substantial reason (SOSR) where there has been an irretrievable relationship breakdown between colleagues.

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Sshh! Don't Mention Pre-Termination Negotiations in Unfair Dismissal Claims

Thursday, 07 July 2016

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has provided guidance on the scope of the legislation covering 'pre-termination negotiations' and its relationship with 'without prejudice' privilege.

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Domestic Workers, Immigration and Racism

Friday, 01 July 2016

When domestic workers are abused and mistreated by employers because their immigration status puts them in a vulnerable position, does this amount to discrimination on the grounds of race?

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Up to Date Medical Evidence, Ill Health Dismissals and the ACAS Code

Friday, 01 July 2016

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has held that the ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures only applies to ill health dismissals where there is culpable conduct by the employee.

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New Report Finds Access to Justice Damaged by Tribunal Fees

Friday, 01 July 2016

The House of Commons Justice Committee (the Committee) has published its review into fees charged by courts and tribunals.

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The Most Important Equal Pay Claim Ever Pursued in the Private Sector

Friday, 01 July 2016

In Asda v Brierley, over 7,000 - mostly female employees - have brought equal pay claims against the supermarket Asda.

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Brexit and Employing EEA Nationals - What Next for Employers and Education Providers

Monday, 27 June 2016

Following the decision made by the UK to leave the EU on 24 June 2016. What does this mean to employers and education providers in the short term?

Brexit and Employing EEA Nationals - What Next for Employers and Education Providers

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TUPE: When a Business Takes over a Contract, Which Employees Does it Inherit?

Friday, 24 June 2016

Amaryllis Ltd (Formerly of Montrose Road Chelmsford Essex) v McLeod and others

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Tax Treatment of Payments Arising out of a Termination by Mutual Consent

Friday, 24 June 2016

Does a 'termination by mutual consent' clause change the tax and NIC treatment of a payment made under a settlement agreement?

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Innocent, But not Suitable for This Job?

Friday, 24 June 2016

In R (on the application of AR) v Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police and anor, the Court of Appeal held that the inclusion of a rape charge and acquittal in an enhanced criminal records check was not a breach of human rights.

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What does Brexit Mean for UK Employment Law?

Friday, 24 June 2016

Following the UK's vote to leave the EU yesterday, we have entered a period of uncertainty and no doubt attention will now turn to the specifics as to what a future outside of the EU will look like.

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Scope of Job Vetting Extended in Certain Circumstances

Friday, 17 June 2016

The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) Order 2016 (the 2016 Order) has amended the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (the ROA Exceptions Order). .

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Relationship Breakdowns - When is it Fair to Dismiss?

Friday, 17 June 2016

Whilst in most cases a fair dismissal will fall squarely within conduct, capability or redundancy.

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