Law Torque
Law Torque newsletter – May 2019
Take a look at our May newsletter about how we are commiting to our promises by launching our Client Pledge. In this edition, we comment on the Women and Equalities…
Last minute
Employers: take care if employee discloses information late in a disciplinary process
The recent case of Baldeh v Churches Housing Association of Dudley & District has highlighted the importance of keeping an open mind until the end of a disciplinary appeal process,…
Redundancy protection for women and new parents
Women and Equalities Select Committee response
In previous newsletters we reported on the launch of a new Government consultation on pregnancy and maternity discrimination (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/773179/extending-redundancy-protection-for-pregnant-women.pdf) . The Women and Equalities Select Committee (WESC) has, this month,…
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Next chapter…
With a number of new people joining us we jumped at the opportunity to pose for some new publicity shots. No doubt you will start to see these emerge on…
Police investigations, Disciplinary procedures
Police investigations and disciplinary action
Sometimes an employee’s misconduct is so serious that it is also the subject of a police investigation. Whilst these situations raise a lot of interesting questions for solicitors, they can…
Scottish flag, EU, Brexit
What constitutes a ‘philosophical belief’?
When asked (as we frequently are) to give a view on the impact of Brexit on UK employment laws, our stock response has been, to date, to say, “very little…
Rate increases
Rate increases
This month has seen rate increases to both the statutory minimum and maximum payments along with a rise in the injury to feelings awards. Click the PDF to view those…
Law Torque
Law Torque newsletter – March 2019
Our March newsletter is now out! This month we are delighted to welcome our new legal administrator, Susan Burnett, to the team, which takes us to seven-strong now. We also…
Top tips
Handling staff performance issues
We’re often asked to advise employers on tricky employment performance issues. Here are some of our top tips on managing matters without the risk of an unfair dismissal claim: Be…
TUPE and dismissals
TUPE and dismissals: traps for the unwary
The Court of Appeal has reminded employers of the potential pitfalls of dismissing employees shortly before a TUPE transfer takes place. Under TUPE, a dismissal will be automatically unfair (i.e.…