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Chloe Harrold's Column for The HR Director on HR Blunders in the Apprentice
...unfair dismissal in 2013. Preparing for the show I sat through the interview clips of candidates and it is brimming with corkers. Mergim Butaja sets the bar high, billing himself “God’s Gift” and “a...
The Apprentice Episode Two – Lawyer’s summary
...unfair dismissal. In this case at least, justice prevailed as Lord Sugar showed Kasim the pointy end of his finger. No one likes to work with a self promoting ego who doesn't know how to let others s...
Criminal offences outside work: what can employers do? - as published in HR Magazine
...dismissal will necessarily be unfair. This is because the employer is not held to an absolute standard of proof when making its decision to terminate; it is only required to act reasonably. An employ...
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Labour’s 2017 Election Manifesto – For the Many, Not the Few
...unfair dismissal and other rights currently only available to employees. Tribunal fees and claims Tribunal fees will be abolished. Labour will also extend the time limit for bringing a maternity di...
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When is Notice of Termination Effective?
...unfair dismissal claim.
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Compensation Awards Increase from 6 April 2017
...unfair dismissal compensatory award and the maximum amount of a week’s pay are to rise from 6 April 2017. The amount of a week’s pay will increase to £489 (up from £479). The cap on the compensatory ...
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Dismissal for Refusing to Comply with Mobility Clause Unfair
Dismissal for Refusing to Comply with Mobility Clause Unfair Employees dismissed for refusing to comply with a contractual mobility clause had been unfairly dismissed. Speedread Employees who were d...
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Employer could rely on poor disciplinary history to dismiss, even though disciplinary warnings for previous misconduct had expired
...dismissal unfair. Speedread An employer had been entitled to dismiss an employee because of his disciplinary history and its view that things would not change. There is no rule that an employer, ...
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Employee Sacked for Gross Misconduct Wins Disability Discrimination Claim
...dismissal did not suggest a link between his misconduct and his disability. He claimed unfair dismissal and disability discrimination. The employment tribunal found that the dismissal was fair, but ...
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Whistleblowing Claim Failed as Legal Obligation Not Identified
...dismissal was automatically unfair on whistleblowing grounds, arguing that she had made a protected disclosure to Mr Ashton on 14 May 2014. She had disclosed information which she reasonably believe...
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Early Conciliation Certificate Covered Constructive Dismissal Occurring After Certificate Issued
...unfair dismissal and disability discrimination. The employer argued in its defence that that the unfair dismissal claim was not properly instituted. Before a prospective claimant presents a claim re...
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Employers may have to protect a disabled employee’s pay
...unfair dismissal. The employment tribunal ruled that G4S had breached its duty to make reasonable adjustments. It was a reasonable adjustment to employ Mr Powell as a key runner at his original rat...
Thank you for your consideration - as published in Tolleys Employment Law Newsletter
...dismissal could give rise to an unfair dismissal claim. In addition, if large numbers are involved, collective redundancy consultation obligations could be triggered. This could also be self-defeati...
Stimpson Victory Could be “Pyrrhic”
...unfair dismissal against Citi he has “not necessarily cleared his name”, according to one employment law expert. Dan Begbie-Clench, partner at employment law firm Doyle Clayton Solicitors, says it...
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New PRA and FCA Whistleblowing Rules. Are you Ready?
...unfair dismissal and detrimental treatment for whistleblowing. Settlement agreements and employment contracts Firms will have to ensure that wording in employment contracts and settlement agreements...
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Referring to Settlement Negotiations in Unfair Dismissal Claims
...Unfair Dismissal Claims Employers and employees cannot refer in unfair dismissal proceedings to the fact that settlement negotiations have taken place. Speedread The rule which precludes parties t...
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Acas Code does not apply to Dismissal for Some Other Substantial Reason
...dismissal unfair. The procedure adopted was not fair and did not comply with the Code. The employer appealed. Decision The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) agreed that the dismissal was unfair but...
Ensuring volunteers don't become employees - as Published in Charity Finance
...unfair dismissal. It is understood that his voluntary position came with a £55,000 honorarium. While we are not privy to the facts in Mr Allan’s matter, it does serve to illustrate the types of issue...
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Acas Code Does Not Apply to Ill-health Dismissals
...Dismissals The Employment Appeal Tribunal has confirmed that the Acas Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures does not apply to dismissals for ill-health. Speedread The Acas Code o...
Big Brother is watching you: employees and TV appearances - as published in HR Magazine
...dismissal may be unfair. Is this all going too far? Should employers be interfering in their employees' personal choice to appear on TV? A careful balance should be struck. A blanket ban on staff app...