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It is not news that pregnant women and parents, who are returning to work following parental leave, are often a victim of discrimination in various forms. A new law proposed by the UK government, pregnant women and new parents will now receive greater protection from redundancy and other forms of discriminations. The government has proposed … Read more
The much discussed case of Hargreaves vs Manchester Grammar serves as a useful reminder for employers of the importance of a well conducted and responsible investigation, especially where the employee in question is facing consequences which may alter his career due to said allegations. In this case, the Employment Tribunal decided that it was reasonable … Read more
In July 2013, a begrudged Morrisons employee, who posted staff data on the internet was jailed for eight years and found guilty of fraud. Andrew Skelton, 43, leaked details of nearly 100,000 supermarket staff following an accusation of dealing in legal highs at work. He tried to cover his tracks by setting up a fake … Read more
As the new year, 2019 unfolds the employment sector in the UK witnesses an unusual âlandmark discrimination caseâ concerning whether veganism should be considered a protected belief under the Equality Act 2010. Jordi Casamitjana was sacked by the League Against Cruel Sports citing gross misconduct after he disclosed that his employers had invested pension funds … Read more
On the 14th November 2018 the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT), in the case of Addison Lee Ltd v Lange and Ors, upheld an employment tribunalâs decision that private hire drivers working for Addison Lee are âworkersâ and so are entitled to the ânational minimum ageâ and âpaid annual leave.â The EAT delivered its verdict stating … Read more
The Employment Code of Practice (Settlement Agreements) Order 2013 came into practice on 29th July 2013. There are some key points to take into consideration before entering into a settlement agreement with your current employer: It is a legally binding contract which waive the rights of an individual to file a claim that is covered … Read more
In the build up to Christmas with the seasonal festivities in full swing, employers often need to boost their staffing requirements and bring temporary staff on board to handle the increased workload. Temporary workers are employed on a short-term basis for specific job roles. Seasonal workers or those working through the holidays, need to be … Read more
The recent announcement regarding the governmentâs plans for workers to receive the tips given to them has created much debate. While most employers do act in good faith, there are many who follow poor tipping practices. There are excessive deductions in the tips left by customers by the time it reaches the pocket of workers. … Read more
In February 2017, the Government published an Independent review by Baroness McGregor-Smith considering the issues affecting black and minority ethnic (BME) groups in the workplace. The review titled: Race in the workplace stated that no employer can be honest enough to say that they are trying to improve the ethnic diversity in a workplace unless … Read more