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Employment Tribunal Fees Struck Down by Supreme Court
September 04, 2017
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In a resounding decision that emphasised the right of everyone to have affordable access to the justice system, the much criticised fees levied on complainants by the Employment Tribunals and the Employment Appeal Tribunal have been struck down as unlawful by the Supreme Court. The fe
Continue Reading →Public Interest for Whistleblowing Case on Breach of Contract
July 20, 2017
As of 25 June 2013 , under S.43B (1) of the Employment Rights Act 1996, public interest disclosures had to be “in the public interest” to qualify for protection. In Parkins v Sodexho Ltd the Employment Appeal Tribunal’s (EAT) ruling was reversed due to the ‘in the public
Continue Reading →Landmark whistleblowing case contemplates “public interest” test
June 12, 2017
Chesterton Global Ltd (t/a Chesterton Humberts) and another v Nurmohamed, case was heard by the Court of Appeal. The case holds great importance for future whistleblowing cases. The appeal was heard in the Royal Courts of Justice on 8 June. In case of terms in considering when
Continue Reading →2017 General Elections : Effect on Employment Law
June 09, 2017
This year’s general elections have a greater importance for employment law than in in recent years. The winner of these elections will lead negations of Brexit and hold more authority on domestic legalisation such as employment law. The importance is evident in both labour and
Continue Reading →New Gender Pay Gap Reporting
May 29, 2017
New Legislation in Effect As of the 6th of April it became Law for employers in Great Britain with over 250 staff to record and publish four types of figures annually on their own website and on a government website. The four types of figures are: Gender pay gap (mean and median avera
Continue Reading →Article 50 effects on UK Employment Law
May 23, 2017
United Kingdom’s (UK) employment law stands to feel the effects article 50 triggering, the same way the whole legal system will be taking note. After Britain’s ambassador to the EU Tim Barrow delivered the formal notice the UK’s plans to leave EU under the Article 50 of th
Continue Reading →Redundant NHS Executive Wins Right to Higher Rate Pension
March 27, 2017
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A senior NHS executive who was made redundant just short of her 50th birthday has had her pension rights upheld by the Court of Appeal.
Continue Reading →FCA Data Shows Whistleblowing Claims Drop Again
March 22, 2017
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Stats from the FCA reveal the number of employees making whistleblowing claims across the financial industry has fallen for a second year.
Continue Reading →Workplace Bans on Religious Symbols and Dress
March 16, 2017
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The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that in some circumstances employers can ban staff from wearing Islamic head-scarfs.
Continue Reading →Holiday Pay and Unearned Commission – British Gas Refused Right to Appeal
March 10, 2017
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An appeal by British Gas has been rejected on grounds that the Working Time Regulations 1998 can be used to interpret EU holiday pay rights.
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