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Employment case study: Nelson v Renfrewshire Council
In Nelson v Renfrewshire Council, the EAT has reiterated that, even if an employee chooses not to exhaust a grievance process, this is not a relevant factor when considering if there has been a breach of the implied term of trust and confidence (i.e. constructive unfair dismissal).
Successive fixed term contracts
Explore how successive fixed-term contracts interact with permanent recruitment processes with insights from Lobo v UCLH NHS Foundation Trust.
The King’s Speech – Employment Law Reforms
During the King’s Speech this month, the government announced the introduction of two new pieces of employment legislation to enact the provisions of Labour’s “New Deal for Working People”.
Case study: Mercer v Alternative Future Group Ltd
The Supreme Court has held that s146 of the Trade Union Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (TULRCA) does not protect workers who partake in strike action from detriment short of dismissal in the case of Mercer v Alternative Future Group Ltd.
Case study: William v Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust
In the case of William v Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust, the EAT has reiterated that in a claim for detriment arising from whistleblowing, only the knowledge and motives of the decision maker are relevant to the Employment Tribunal’s considerations.
How will the employment law landscape change under a Labour government?
Employment law partner Saira Ramadan summarises some of the key changes outlined in Labour's recent ‘'New Deal for Working People’ paper.
Key changes to the skilled worker visa route
The UK government has announced significant changes to the Skilled Worker visa route that came into effect on 4 April 2024. Employment solicitor Henrietta Donnelly outlines the key updates.
Case Study: Vaultex UK Ltd v Bialas
The case of Vaultex UK Ltd v Bialas is a useful reminder of how tribunals can fall into the trap of substituting its own view of an appropriate sanction for that of the employer.
Merson v Royal Devon University NHS Foundation Trust: lessons for employers
The case of Merson v Royal Devon University NHS Foundation Trust teaches employers not to act too swiftly when disciplining employees. Employment solicitor Rachel Levine examines the case.
Is a Trial Period a Reasonable Adjustment?
What employers should note from the new EAT ruling
Omar v Epping Forest District Citizens Advice
The case of Omar v Epping Forest District Citizens Advice acts as a reminder for employers not to accept verbal resignations immediately, without giving thought to the circumstances of the verbal resignation.
Changes to ACAS Code of Practice on requests for flexible working
Changes to ACAS Code of Practice on requests for flexible working
Case study: Glasson v The Insolvency Service
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) recently delivered an interesting judgment in the case of Glasson v The Insolvency Service, providing a helpful reminder to employers on the importance of knowledge of a disability when deciding whether discrimination has occurred.
New regulations providing new rights for employees are coming into force from 6 April 2023
Two new employment regulations, affecting maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and carer's leave come into force on 6 April.