E-cigarettes are becoming more and more popular and, as is common when an innovation occurs, the law struggles to keep up. In a recent case, the Employment Tribunal (ET) had to consider a claim for constructive dismissal brought by a…
The power of judges does not extend to the mending of personal relationships, as a senior doctor discovered when the High Court refused to order his return to work almost four years after he was excluded from the operating theatre…
On 18th December 2014, the government introduced regulations designed to limit the impact of the Bear Scotland decision on businesses. The Deduction from Wages (Limitation) Regulations 2014 came into force on 8th January 2015. This creates a two-year "backstop" period…
As policies and procedures periodically require updating to ensure compliance with all changes to the law, we are offering a free review service for employment contracts and staff handbooks, in order to offer you the peace of mind that your…
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published guidance for employers and employees on the new 'Fit for Work' service, previously called the Health and Work Service, which is being rolled out over the coming months. Under the new…
Under the new Shared Parental Leave arrangements, eligible parents of children due to be born or adopted on or after 5 April 2015 have more flexibility as to how they take time off work to care for their child. Mothers…
Big money divorce cases get into the news for a whole variety of reasons, but an allegation of sex discrimination is seldom one of them. However, this was one of the issues raised in a divorce case involving a high-flying…
In a warning to house buyers that it is wise to obtain a full survey before committing yourself, a couple who contracted to pay £3.6 million for a country house – but later pulled out of the deal when evidence…
The 13th edition of the Absence Management survey report, which is produced by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) in conjunction with healthcare provider Simplyhealth, found that in 2012 stress was the most common cause of long-term absence…
We are proposing to hold a Seminar in the New Year concerning how to manage a disciplinary and grievance process. It will cost £50 plus VAT, if you are interested please contact Jo Harrison, the Administrator for the Employment Department…