In recent years, the Employment Tribunal has been dominated by cases seeking to clarify the employment status of thousands of individuals who are looking for greater rights and protection within their workplace. Last week (Wednesday 16 January 2019), a ‘landmark decision’…
With the onset of the Christmas party season, this case is a timely reminder of whether an employer is liable for an employee’s conduct at a social event. The case is Bellman v Northampton Recruitment Ltd. Facts of the case Mr Major…
The #MeToo movement has increased the awareness of sexual harassment claims in the workplace. Any forms of harassment or bullying is unacceptable and should not be tolerated. It is in no one’s interest and everyone should be treated with dignity…
In June 2018 the Home Office announced plans to carry out further assessment of the proposed EU Settlement Scheme. An update was published on 11 October 2018 which set out the eligibility criteria to become a part of the pilot which…
Potentially yes. The claims Mr Osipov brought a number of claims against his former employer, International Petroleum Limited (IPL), and against two non-executive directors, Mr Sage and Mr Timis. The claim was for having been subjected to a number of detriments after…
No – according to the First Tier Tax Tribunal. Background HMRC argued that the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) was the employer of a group of football referees, and therefore there was income tax and NICS due. The principal issue in the…
October marks pregnancy and infant loss awareness month with baby loss awareness week marked specifically between 9 to 15 October. Taboo It remains a silent subject, one that is rarely acknowledged, let alone openly spoken about. This year a number of charities…
The Supreme Court has today handed down its judgment in the long awaited Ashers Baking Company case. Background to the case The McArthur family, who own and run Ashers Baking Company Limited, declined an order from Mr Lee to decorate a cake…
As the stigma surrounding mental health continues, World Mental Health Day is campaigning to raise awareness of hidden mental health conditions so that sufferers have the necessary support. Mental health and the workplace The TUC released some staggering statistics today, revealing only…
In the case of East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust v Levy, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) confirmed the importance of the surrounding circumstances when considering whether a resignation is unambiguous and effective. Facts of the case Ms L worked in the…
