Unfair dismissal
Is it fair to dismiss an employee in the transport industry who fails a drugs test? Not always, said the employment tribunal recently.
Update on ‘Gig’ worker rights
Is it fair to dismiss an employee in the transport industry who fails a drugs test? Not always, said the employment tribunal recently.
Good Year for Vegans
It looks like it might be a happy new year for vegans. The employment tribunal will decide in March 2019 whether ethical veganism is protected by the Equality Act 2010 as a ‘philosophical belief’, akin to a religion
10 Ways to Promote Positive Mental Health
Talk about your feelings – Telling somebody that you are sad can take some of the sadness away and sharing joy will add more joy. Humans often crave closeness to other people and sharing feelings helps.
Dismissal for Long Term Sickness
Can an employer dismiss an employee for capability reasons when they are contractually entitled to long term disability benefits? No, not fairly, the Employment Appeal Tribunal has said in Awan v ICTS.
Are Uber Drivers Workers?
The Court of Appeal has confirmed this month that Uber drivers are also workers rather than self-employed, in Uber v Aslam.
Changing an Employee’s Contract
You can’t change the terms of a contract without the other side’s agreement. That principle applies to commercial contracts (agreements between you and clients or suppliers, for example) and to agreements with your employees.
Make 2019 a safe and successful year
Take a positive approach to your company’s health and safety in 2019. You staff will appreciate it, and you’ll benefit hugely with improved productivity, reduced downtime due to accidents and greater efficiency. With THSP as your competent health and safety advisors, giving you on-site health and safety support and providing a progressive approach to your…
Uber: Employee, or not?
Many of our customers rely heavily on sub-contractors, treating them as independent operatives for employment and tax purposes.
The ‘Gay Cake’ case
Is it discriminatory for a devout Christian baker to refuse to bake a cake bearing the message ‘Support Gay Marriage’? No, the Supreme Court has said in Lee v Ashers Bakery. Mr Lee is a gay rights activist in Northern Ireland. He ordered a cake saying ‘Support Gay Marriage’.