Where Do Globe-Trotting Employees Hang Their Hats?
In an age of easy travel and global companies, it can be hard to say where some employees ‘hang their hats’. In one case, a globe-trotting worker – who confined his time in the UK
Holiday Pay and Unearned Commission – British Gas to Appeal
As anticipated, British Gas has lodged an appeal against the decision of the Employment Tribunal (ET) in Lock v British Gas Trading Limited and Others that the Working Time Regulations 1998 could be interpreted ‘purposively’
Need Skilled Migrant Workers for Your Business? Be Careful!
Many businesses rely on skilled workers from abroad, but the immigration rules which apply to them are both complex and strict. In an illustration of the point, the owners of a care home were left
Redundancy Law Update
Redundancy – Meaning of “establishment” confirmed by the European Court of Justice. The case USDAW and another –v- Realisation One Limited and Others more affectionally known as “The Woolworths and Ethel Austin cases” has been
Final Warnings Must Be Given in Good Faith to Have Any Effect
In a guideline decision, the Court of Appeal has ruled that final warnings given in bad faith are not to be taken into account when assessing whether there was sufficient reason for dismissing an employee.
Whistleblowers Benefit from Tribunal Test Case
In a guideline decision which will come as a comfort to workplace whistleblowers, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled that the recurring issue of whether a disclosure is ‘in the public interest’ – and
Paid Leave for Public Office Holders – Tribunal Guidance
Employers are bound to give workers paid leave so that they can hold public office. However, a tribunal has questioned whether it was right for a city mayor to be paid as a school mentor
All circumstances considered
It is often the case that Companies and HR Staff will be faced with disciplinary meetings comprising of a multitude of issues to be determined or which have resulted in the need to call a
Manufacturer Fined £200,000 in Corporate Manslaughter Case
A manufacturing company which was convicted of corporate manslaughter after one of its workers was burnt alive in an industrial oven from which he could not escape has been fined £200,000. Its technical director was
‘Resignation’ is Voluntary – But Not If You’re a Civil Servant
The word ‘resignation’ denotes voluntary departure from employment – but it bears a different meaning if you are a civil servant, the Court of Appeal has ruled in an important decision for any worker affected