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Workthere is a flexible office platform in UK. Such platforms are gaining immense popularity due to the benefits they offer. A team of workers at Workthere has forecast five tech trends which are expected to hit offices in the year 2019. The report was generated after surveying about 2000 workers to understand their views on … Read more
There is no doubt that AI – Artificial Intelligence has crept into our lives. Mobile applications such as Cortana to AI devices that monitor our homes such as Google Home and Amazon Echo. Businesses are beginning to integrate AI in the workplace and using AI to streamline working practices. More and more businesses are using … Read more
Performance is the primary determinant which defines the quality of the employee. It is a vital aspect for both the employee and the employers. All companies render a sharp focus on the results for their betterment. It is also critical for the staff to understand their key strengths and improve their professional knowledge. Every company … Read more
In the landmark case, Williams vs Trustee of Swansea University Pension & Assurance Scheme, the Supreme Court confirmed the meaning of “unfavourable treatment” in accordance with the Equality Act, 2010 – section 15. The appeal made on behalf of the University and the pension scheme trustees was defended. The court announced that an employee was … Read more
Since March 2018, in an attempt to improve the efficiency of employment tribunals in the UK, the government has been piloting the use of video hearings in tax tribunal hearings. The purpose of fully video hearings, where appropriate, will help courts and tribunals take advantage of latest technologies in extending justice to significantly more people. … Read more
An employment tribunal will decide next year if veganism should be considered a philosophical belief and hence receive the status of a protected characteristic in law. Jordi Casamitjana claimed that he was fired from his role in the company as a head of policy and research after he disclosed that the company, League Against Cruel … Read more
Found by Cardiff magistrates court, a bar manager was left with severe anxiety, PTSD as well as a partial face paralysis after being choked by one of the colleagues at an office Christmas party. She was later constructively unfairly dismissed from work. Following a hearing in November by Judge Frazer, it was decided that Molly … Read more
Recently, in the court of Appeal, an insurance broker was ordered to repay a £500,000 bonus after he lost the case against his employer. The court ruled that his employment ended one day before the stipulated contract instead of the day after. Insurance firm JLT Speciality hired James Craven who was paid the bonus amount … Read more
Following a case in the Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court has decided to check thousands of employment contracts for their use of restrictive covenants, popularly known as non-compete clauses. This could result in a thousand of clauses being voided. The landmark case Tillman vs Egon Zehnder Ltd serves as a reminder to employers upon … Read more
You’ve just been fired for ‘gross misconduct.’ But before we can address this let’s consider: What does gross misconduct dismissal actually mean? A situation where an employer terminates the contract of an employee is known as dismissal. In an ideal environment, dismissal should be the last resort after all other redressal tactics have failed to … Read more