The Army has apologised after a reported 38 soldiers learned they were losing their jobs by e-mail. The Sun said the men – all long-serving warrant officers and including one working in Afghanistan – were told they were victims of … Continue reading →

Continuing the swine flu theme of the other day, I was quite shocked to read this about British schoolchildren with swine flu being treated like ‘dangerous criminals’ before being kicked out of France. Some of the 30 pupils who each … Continue reading →

I have just read the breaking news that Keith Floyd, the flamboyant cook, has died from a heart attack.  I used to love watching him when he did his TV shows – he always made the show funny especially when … Continue reading →

You are only entitled to receive a section one statement of terms and conditions if you were employed after 30 November 1993. The EAT set aside an award of 4 weeks pay in the case of Parfums Givenchy Limited v … Continue reading →

In Hunter v McCarrick the EAT looked at whether for there to be a service provision change the client for whom the services had been provided had to be the same client pre and post transfer. The ET said that … Continue reading →

Important case involving what amounts to a service provision change is reported today -SNR Denton v Kirwan. The  case involves the legal director of Jarvis. Prior to going into administration the legal director of Jarvis spent a great deal of … Continue reading →

It’s not often a former employee accuses their former employer of sexism and ageism and that former employer then hires the former employee. So fair play to the BBC for hiring Selina Scott.

A particularly unpleasant case of alleged sex discrimination/harassment as reported today.

In deciding whether a man has been discriminated against because of his sex, “no account should be taken of special treatment given to a woman in connection with preganancy and childbirth.” In the case of Eversheds v De Belin two … Continue reading →

This case is an excellent reminder that some cases of sexual harassment can have very serious consequences indeed for the perpetrators.

The EAT case of Mr Lisboa v RealPubs Ltd illustrates the common mistake we can all (not just tribunals) fall into when asessing whether treatment is discriminatory – focusing on the albeit legitimate  commercial aims rather than the potential discriminatory … Continue reading →

With news that the Archbishop of Canterbury is suggesting that a system of Sharia law could run alongside the common law in areas such as family law, could Sharia law work for employment law? I do not know how far, … Continue reading →

 I bet this man was wishing he had chosen another costume!!!

A report has found that employees who have taken long term sick leave with a psychiatric condition, eg depression, were far more likely to die an early death from cancer than employees with excellent attendance records. It does add credence to … Continue reading →

NHS Leeds v Larner reported at the EAT today establishes an important point about the mechanics of WTR holday and holiday pay. I can’t improve on the head note, which is as follows: The entitlement to paid annual leave of … Continue reading →

Well the silly season is nearly upon us and employment law news has slowed to a trickle, so another joke is called for to fill some space. Wedding announcement or feedback from guests about reception beverages? I know, let’s hope … Continue reading →

………but starts play! Well with three kids all off school and their friends and a dog looking hopefully through the window, the chances of being able to work at home are as remote as, well, a snowball in hell. I … Continue reading →

Hay fever suffers watch out … these amazing images show you just what it is that contributes to making you sneeze at this time of year. Tissues at the ready….

Is a red hot employment law topic for many employers. Employers need an eagle eye to see what is being tweeted about them or said about them on Facebook. In some cases what is being said can be extremely market … Continue reading →

ACAS has issued some advice and guidance on how employers should deal with social networking by their employees. We have noticed an uptick of cases where employees are being indiscreet about their employer on twitter or facebook so ACAS guidance … Continue reading →

The EAT case of The Governing Body of Tubbenden Primary School v Mrs Sylvester adds to the decisions of Perkin, McAdie and Ezsias in relation to some other substantial reason dismissals on the basis of lost confidence. In this case, … Continue reading →

 A leading barrister will go to court next week to stop his ex-wife claiming £560,000 from him – nearly 30 years after they separated. She wants a £560,000 lump sum from her ex-husband David Vaughan QC, who enjoys a millionaire … Continue reading →

We have been approached by a local lad, Daniel Bratcher, who is looking for sponsorship. Daniel is currently a first year student at Keele University. An excellent footballer (pictured below in Keele kit), once on the books as an apprentice … Continue reading →

In the Mirror’s report of Paul Lambert’s Employment Tribunal claim against former football club, Norwich. Found it?  £2 million for an unfair dismissal claim.  Breach of contract maybe, unfair dismissal most definitely not.  Possibly I’m being overly pedantic for a … Continue reading →

Up to £400.00 today!

I couldn’t help but have a little giggle while reading this article this morning.  Some people do take things too far don’t they, I’m pleased I don’t live next to him although if I’m honest I don’t think I would … Continue reading →

Saw these amazing pictures on the Daily Mail website and had to share them with you!

The joint Absence Management survey issued today by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development has found that stress is the most common cause of long term sickness absence.  This is the first time stress as come up as the … Continue reading →

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In the case of Mr A Pillay v Inc Research Limited the Tribunal struck the case out has having no reasonable prospects. This was a whistleblowing case – where the employee had less than a year’s service. He had raised … Continue reading →

The case of Timbo v Greenwich Racial Equality Council is reported at the EAT today. Whilst  civil litigation and employment tribunal cases used to be quite distinct, recently there has been a blurring of that distinction particularly in the use … Continue reading →

Goes out in style! Almost as funny as this!

Not employment law related but thought I would share this story with you.  I have full respect for Stephen but it is such a shame that he was discharged.

Where an employee is on maternity leave and her post is declared redundant during that leave then she is entitled to be offered, ahead of any other redundant employee, any suitable alternative employment that comes available. Two points arise in … Continue reading →

Prisoners who agree to work full time will be paid the minimum wage worth up to £12,000 a year tax-free, Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke will announce today. Read more here …….