Important UK employment law cases
Thursday 17 March, 2011
This case looks at the development in Protection from Harassment Act claims.
Wednesday 16 March, 2011
This case is a clear message that even when litigation is afoot, it is most unlikely that this will ever justify an employee copying or transferring confidential documents.
Tuesday 15 March, 2011
Case acts as a useful reminder that the conduct of employers and the circumstances surrounding a disagreement will be scrutinised carefully in constructive dismissal cases.
Friday 11 March, 2011
Case shows that the mere risk of unfairness in a redundancy selection process (with no demonstration of actual unfairness) is not enough to render a dismissal unfair.
Thursday 10 March, 2011
An Employment Tribunal found that an employee was dismissed fairly for sending an offensive email from his home computer to his colleague's home computer in his own time.
Wednesday 9 March, 2011
EAT gives decision on whether an administration proceeding can be regarded as bankruptcy proceedings for a pre-pack administration.
Friday 11 February, 2011
The EAT found that the Respondent was not liable for acts of harassment on grounds of race by third parties. The case was determined under the Race Relations Act 1976 and the acts were deemed to be outside of the employer’s control.
Thursday 10 February, 2011
The case of a nurse unfairly dismissed for lewd comments demonstrates the importance of employers taking into account the circumstances of each case.
Thursday 10 February, 2011
The Tax and Chancery Chamber has found that women can nominate a date for their Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) to commence, even if this is after they have stopped work before the birth.
Wednesday 9 February, 2011
The EAT has provided useful guidance as to when extending discretionary sick pay will be a reasonable adjustment for disabled workers.
