Generic risk assessments fail to protect
To this day, many organisations are still using basic and generic risk assessments prior to carrying out work.
Constructive dismissal – the last straw
An employee can resign in response to a serious breach of contract by the employer and claim constructive unfair dismissal.
Rights of EU workers in the UK after Brexit
The UK government has updated its guidance on the rights of EU citizens to live and work in the UK.
Notice of termination
Where an employment contract is silent on when notice is deemed to be given, notice of termination takes effect when it is actually received by the employee and s/he has read it (or had a reasonable opportunity to read it).
Noise special
Around 10% of people in the UK are thought to have mild tinnitus symptoms, while for around 1%, the sounds affect their quality of life. Your employer has an obligation to ensure that you are protected from the effects of high noise levels at work
Giving a Reference
Employers have a duty of care to employees when writing a reference. You must exercise reasonable care and skill.
Delay in closure of childcare voucher schemes
Employees can buy childcare vouchers to use to pay for childcare in a tax efficient way by sacrificing their salary. Eligible employees do not pay income tax or national insurance contributions on the amount sacrificed.
Claim struck out for speaking to journalist during evidence
A claimant who spoke to a journalist while she was under oath during a break in her evidence has had her claim struck out for unreasonable conduct.
Promote positive mental health
As Mental Health Awareness Week draws to an end it is important to understand ways to promote positive mental health.
Shared Parental Leave & Indirect Discrimination
Hextall v Chief Constable of Leicestershire Police also deals with not enhancing shared parental leave; but in this case, the claim was one of indirect discrimination.