Brexit – The Legal Considerations
While it is still too soon for any certainty and teething problems are likely to persist, it is possible to speculate and draw some current conclusions on the effect of Brexit on some areas of UK legal practice.
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Mr G Lewis v Dow Silicones UK Limited – a lesson in TUPE!
Mr G Lewis v Dow Silicones UK Limited Mr Lewis (the Claimant) resigned following a TUPE transfer and claimed unfair dismissal as a result of fundamental breaches of contract by his employer and/or on a breach of regulation 4(9) of TUPE arising from the introduction of new standby/call out arrangements and an extension of his
Christian Actress who brought discrimination and harassment claims after anti LGBT comments loses at the Employment Tribunal
In January 2019, Seyi Omooba was cast as the lead role in the theatre production of “Celie” which was to be a joint production by the Curve Theatre Leicester and the Birmingham Hippodrome. Following her appointment in the role, it was brought to light that Ms Omooba had previously made anti LGBT comments on her own
What does international women’s day mean to you?
On the 8th March 2021, people from all around the globe will be celebrating the social, economic, and political achievements of women. This year is more significant than ever to celebrate the achievements of women all over the world. We’ve experienced a year of challenges and shown resilience in the face of adversity. To the
Taxi for Uber – Supreme Court rules that Uber Drivers are Workers
More than 90,000 Uber drivers will welcome the news that the UK’s Supreme Court has ruled that they are to be treated as workers, rather than self-employed for employment purposes. The decision means that they will be entitled to receive the national minimum living wage, paid annual leave and other worker’s rights which they would
Out of date diversity training could give rise to employment claims
An employer’s ‘reasonable steps’ defence to a claim of racial harassment was dismissed by the Employment Appeal Tribunal. In spite of the fact that the culpable employee and three other employees who were aware of the harassment, which included two managers who failed to report the incidents to HR, had received equality and diversity training
Furlough – is consent a necessity?
Employers may find themselves at risk of being ordered to pay 100% of an employee’s salary as the Employment Tribunal has held that the absence of written confirmation of furlough arrangements could give rise to an unlawful deduction of wages claim. The Claimant had worked part-time in a café since 2003 and following the national
A recent update on victimisation and protected acts under the Equality Act
Employees are advised to think carefully about the wording used when writing a grievance to their employer, after the Employment Appeal Tribunal held that an employee’s allegations in her written grievance that the employer’s conduct “may amount to discrimination” would not constitute a protected act under the Equality Act 2010. The employee in question was
Sudden surge in corporate insolvencies with more yet to come
There has been a sudden surge in personal and corporate insolvencies, due mainly to the effects of the Covid pandemic. Figures released by the Insolvency Service show there were 1,228 business failures in December 2020 compared with 891 in November. That’s a rise of 37.8%. It’s also 9.2% higher than in December 2019, when there
UK firm’s contract dispute must be heard under German law
An English company has been told that its dispute with a supplier over faulty goods must be heard under German law as stated in the contract. The case involved TRW Ltd and Panasonic Industry Europe GMBH, and Panasonic Automotive Systems Europe GMBH. The issue arose when TRW claimed that electronic resistors supplied by Panasonic were