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The law on dismissing a pregnant employee or an employee on maternity leave can be very complex and likely to get a lot more complicated moving forward when the Bill becomes law and Employers must be mindful of ensuring they meet their obligations towards such employees to avoid discrimination claim…
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What does it mean when oral or written communication are referred to as ‘Without Prejudice’ and ‘Without Prejudice Save As To Costs’? It is important that as a businessperson you understand the difference to avoid legal complications.
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Previously, The Equality Act 2010 imposed liability on employers for harassment by third parties of their employees if it occurred at least three times and was not addressed by the employer. However, these provisions were repealed on October 1, 2013, with a government in July 2012 looking to introdu…
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The Supreme Court has made a major decision the case of Hastings v Finsbury Orthopaedics Ltd [2022]. For the time it assessed the meaning of a defective product under the Consumer Protection Act 1987. The product in question was a hip prosthesis.
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A substantial majority of health and safety prosecutions are brought against corporate entities rather than individuals. However, there is a noticeable shift (due to the HSE Enforcement Policy Guidelines) towards personal liability under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, enforced by HSE and l…
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By taking a few pre-party steps, such as reminding staff that they are "still at work" and employees following simple rules of behaviour, the event can be a fun-filled success, to be enjoyed by everyone regardless of age, race, sex, nationality, etc.
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The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has the authority to levy fines up to £17.5 million or 4% of a company's annual global revenue, whichever is larger for data protection breaches.
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Employees can currently request flexible working arrangements under the Flexible Working Regulations 2014 (1) and Part VIIIA of the Employment Rights Act 1996 if they have worked for the same employer continuously for the previous 26 weeks.
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The festive season is upon us, and employers and employees will be turning their attention to the event with extra anticipation after the pandemic disruption. Although this is a festive and jolly occasion, it can be ruined due to excessive consumption of alcohol, unruly behaviour, damage, and violen…
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World Cup fever is gripping the nation, and employers are probably wondering how they will handle the excitement about the tournament in the workplace.
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Employers are increasingly looking to advertise vacancies on various social media channels, but they need to carefully consider where they advertise such opportunities to avoid criticism and possible legal claims. Employers thinking of advertising jobs online should take care to avoid allegations of…
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In Citibank NA v. Kirk (2022) the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) ruled that where there is a marginal difference between the claimant and his or her comparator, careful consideration must be given when age discrimination is claimed. The case was referred to the Employment Tribunal for rehearing.
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Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and the introduction of bounce-back loans, increased numbers of businesses have applied for the emergency loans and then subsequently dissolved the business. This widespread practice was recognised by the government, which led to the introduction of the Ra…
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In light of section 98(4) Employment Rights Act 1996 (ERA) (1), the Employment Tribunal (ET) is required to determine whether a dismissal is fair or unfair based upon the band of reasonable responses test ("BORR"). The "BORR" test applies not only to the dismissal hearing but also to the investigati…
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The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt has delivered his Autumn Statement on 17th November 2022 and employers will need to plan ahead for wage cost increases. Following the recommendations of the independent Low Pay Commission (LPC), the government will, from 1st April 2023, increase National Living Wage (NLW)…
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In order to process personal data, there must be a lawful basis to do so. The lawful grounds for processing personal data are set out in Article 6 of the GDPR. The lawful purpose requires that the processing be ‘necessary’ for a specific purpose, and if an employer can reasonably achieve the same pu…
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Most employers rely on the contents of an applicant’s CV together with the interview process to determine suitability for a job, but the former can be subject to flaws where a rogue applicant over exaggerates previous work experience, falsifies qualifications, and glosses over gaps in their employme…
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With the recent unfortunate matter at the Oscars over a joke linked to baldness, there is now a recent Employment Tribunal (ET) decision that gives some guidance on the above question in the context of UK employment law.
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To coincide with the 50th anniversary of The Robens Report in 1972, which led to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published latest details about deaths in the workplace.
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Employers must reintroduce original document checks beginning on October 1, 2022, for British and Irish citizens. The Home Office offers an online Right to Work Checking Service for other candidates.
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