The outbreak of coronavirus (Covid-19) in China at the end of 2019 has escalated into a global health pandemic disrupting supply chains, business operations and workforces around the world. Countries are taking drastic action to try to contain or delay…
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has considered in the case of Tywyn Primary School v Aplin whether irregularities in a disciplinary process amounted to a breach of the implied duty of trust and confidence and discrimination. Internal disciplinary proceedings Mr Aplin is…
Justice Secretary David Gauke confirmed today that new legislation is to be introduced which would allow parties to obtain a ‘no-fault divorce’. The Ministry of Justice said the new legislation is expected to be introduced ‘as soon as parliamentary time allows’.…
Angharad Birch considers the case of City of London Corporation v Mr L McDonnell in which the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) considered whether a finding of a claim for whistleblowing was based on the correct interpretation of the evidence. Suspension and…
This question was considered in the recent case of Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd v Crawford [2019]. Working Time Regulations Under the Working Time Regulations, a worker is entitled to a rest break if their daily working time exceeds six hours. A rest break…
Asda Stores Ltd engages predominantly female retail employees and predominantly male distribution employees. They work at different establishments. The female employees brought claims for equal pay and compared themselves to the male distribution employees who were paid a higher salary. A…
This was considered in the case of Ibrahim v HCA International Ltd (UKEAT/105/2018). The facts The Claimant worked for HCA International Ltd (HCA) as an interpreter. He was concerned that there were a number of rumours amongst his colleagues and patients that…
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’…
Mrs Owens petitioned for divorce in May 2015. In order to demonstrate that the marriage had irretrievably broken down she relied on Mr Owens’ unreasonable behaviour. It was such that she said she could not reasonably be expected to live with him anymore. Mr…
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…
