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Employer Criticised for ‘Chaotic’ Case Preparation – But Still Wins the Day
Employers who take a chaotic approach to preparing for Employment Tribunal (ET) proceedings can expect to be dragged…
Has COVID-19 Cost You Your Job? Consult a Solicitor Without Delay!
Numerous businesses have sadly gone bust during the COVID-19 pandemic and, if you are amongst the many thousands…
The Furlough Scheme DOES NOT Relieve Employers of Duty to Pay Wages
Some employers continue to labour under the misapprehension that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – otherwise known as…
Transferred from One Employer to Another? You Have Legal Rights!
Corporate takeovers, restructuring exercises and the like routinely result in workers being transferred between employers. However, as an…
35,000 Supermarket Workers Strike Important Blow in Equal Pay Dispute
When pursuing equal pay claims, it is vital to avoid the proverbial fallacy of seeking to compare apples…
Can It Be Discriminatory to Make Disabled Job Hunters Apply Online?
An increasing number of employers require job applicants to fill out online forms and to submit their CVs…
Employers – Are You Ready to Deal with Sexual Harassment Complaints?
Employers who do not have robust procedures in place for dealing with complaints of sexual harassment put themselves…
Carers Not Entitled to Minimum Wage for Hours Sleeping
Carers are often allowed to sleep during night shifts, keeping a listening ear – but not a waking…
Nurse Victimised for Whistleblowing Receives Substantial Compensation
Workplace whistleblowing is an act of good citizenship and the law frowns deeply on employers who fail to…
Control Room Operator’s Angry Comment Lands Employer in Legal Hot Water
Angry comments uttered in a moment of workplace stress can very easily amount to harassment and land employers…
Never Personally Guarantee a Corporate Loan Without Legal Advice
Providing personal guarantees as security for corporate loans is for many businesspeople simply a price that has to…
Taking On Staff? Doing So Prematurely Can Have Serious Consequences
Taking on staff is often a necessary precursor to setting up a new business. As an Employment Tribunal…
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