07 Jul 2010

Tribunal Time Limits

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The Employment Appeals Tribunal has handed down its decision in Northamptonshire County Council v Entwhistle.

Posted by Anil Champaneri

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25 Jun 2010

Public Sector Cuts

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David Cameron and Nick Clegg have written to public sector workers asking them to help find ways to “cut public spending in a way which is fair and responsible”.

Posted by Anil Champaneri

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03 Feb 2010

Cap on Unfair Dismissal Awards Drops

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The cap on Compensatory Awards for Unfair Dismissal claims is dropped from £66,200 to £65,300.

Posted by: James Stephenson

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29 Jan 2010

Disciplinary Hearings: Right to Legal Representation

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The Court of Appeal has again considered the right to legal representation at disciplinary hearings for professionals.

Posted by: James Stephenson

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29 Jan 2010

Employees Must Use or Lose Their Holidays

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The Employment Appeal Tribunal has recently handed down a judgment indicating that Employees may lose their entitlement to annual leave if they do not comply with their employer’s rules.

Posted by: James Stephenson

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30 Nov 2009

Inappropropriate Imagery

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It is reported that Nottinghamshire County Council have disciplined 12 staff following the discovery of “highly inappropriate” material on staff computers, James Stephenson looks at the issues facing employers.

Posted by: James Stephenson

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30 Nov 2009

Beefeaters fired amid discrimination claims

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It has been reported that two Beefeaters have dismissed following investigation into allegations of sex discrimination and harassment.

Posted by: James Stephenson

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30 Nov 2009

NAPF Report: Pension Schemes to Close

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A recent report by the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) indicates that a third of defined benefit pension schemes are to close in the next five years.

Posted by: James Stephenson

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30 Nov 2009

Mediation: The Way Forward?

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Judicial Mediation has now been rolled out in Employment Tribunals across the country. Anil Champaneri examines the pros & cons.

Posted by: Anil Champaneri

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27 Nov 2009

Whistleblowing: When is a disclosure protected?

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In the recent case of Cavendish Munro v Gedud the Employment Appeal Tribunal clarified what may amount to a protected disclosure under Whistleblowing legislation.

Posted by: James Stephenson

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