Unfair dismissal
Can a dismissal without any procedure ever be fair?
Anonymous witness statements in disciplinary investigations
EAT confirms “unofficial” work prior to formal start date may not count towards a period of continuous employment
Government announces increase in maximum weekly pay and compensatory award
What does “return to work” mean in the context of long-term disability benefits?
Investigations: getting the balance right
We are reminded by a recent decision of the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) that the purpose of an investigation should […]
Employment Tribunal entitled to re-label decision to dismiss
In a recent Scottish case, the Court of Session has held that an Employment Tribunal (ET) was entitled to re-label […]
Covert recordings: "For the times they are a-changing"
Almost everyone carries around with them a recording device nowadays, in the form of a smartphone or wearable technology. Where […]
Manifesting one's beliefs vs inappropriately proselytising them – where is the line?
In Kuteh v. Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust [2019] EWCA Civ 818 the Court of Appeal was asked to consider […]
Is it safe to dismiss an employee who is receiving long-term disability benefits?
The EAT has dealt a blow to employers, confirming that the purpose of permanent health insurance and similar schemes would […]
Disciplinary investigations: Common sense and even-handedness should prevail
In the recent Employment Tribunal (ET) case of Ball v. First Essex Bus Limited, the claimant, a 60-year-old bus driver […]