IMPULSIVE RESIGNATIONS The Appeal tribunal has examined what are known as “Heat of the Moment” resignations. Could an employee resign in the heat of an argument, and then retract that resignation? The original Tribunal had decided that where an employee had resigned in a fit of pique, or temper, the...

Autumn 2023 Statement After much rumour and speculation, the Chancellor has today set out his Autumn Statement and what this will mean, in theory, to the pockets of business owners and their employees. Our team of business lawyers will digest and review these proposed changes over the coming days but...

Do you know what you need to change in relation to your flexible working policy? Are you aware of your obligations under new legislation coming in next year concerning zero hours and agency staff? Did you check to see what has changed on the definition of disability? Do you know...

Employers will be familiar with the fact there is legislation in place to protect those with disabilities from being treated less favourably in the workplace due to their condition. In order to be protected from discrimination, a disability must meet the legal definition. It is important for employers to take...

The Supreme Court have issued a judgement which has the potential to increase an employer’s liability for historic holiday pay In short, the case concerned the Police officers who had brought claims for underpayment of holiday pay after having historically received basic pay during annual leave.  You will already be...

Following the allegations about Russell Brand this weekend, we are seeing a lot of speculation about workplace harassment and sexual assault. Much of it is incorrect. So, we will spend a few paragraphs dispelling the myths. First of all, as a rule, sexual relationships between colleagues may be unwise, foolish,...

A complete round up of employment law as it stands - a comprehensive guide in plain English. All you need to know about upcoming changes and what has changed in the employment law landscape over the last year, including changes to: Discrimination Unfair dismissal Annual leave Sick pay Flexible working...

The judgment of the recent case of Mr K Ahmed v National Westminster Bank plc demonstrates that, whilst there can be consequences for not following the correct dismissal procedure, it does not always result in significant, or even any, compensation being due. Facts of the Case Mr Ahmed was employed...

If the belief that an employee is malingering is wrong, watch out, it might be discrimination. A case in the Appeal Tribunal has outlined that a genuine mistaken opinion that an employee is malingering can be disability discrimination.  The type of discrimination concerned is discrimination from something arising as a...

Government’s ‘Strike-Breaking’ Laws Now Unlawful The High Court has today ruled that businesses can no longer employ agency workers to cover staff that are on strike. The Purpose of the Legislation Change Historically, where a strike had been lawfully called employers were not allowed to replace striking workers with agency...