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Can short-term episodes of workplace stress be grouped together to meet the definition of a disability? In some cases, yes, […]
Our September newsletter in now available to read.
Our October newsletter in now available to read.
On Thursday 10 October Torque Law were thrilled to win the Niche Law Firm ofthe Year awards at the highly prestigious Yorkshire Legal Awards.
The impact of Brexit on UK employment law The immediate and direct consequences of Brexit on UK employment law are […]
Beware the discrimination pitfalls of psychometric testing In keeping with our campaign to promote the benefits of employing a more […]
Our August newsletter in now available to read.
Disability discrimination claims on the rise Time to get neuro-savvy. According to recent statistics, the number of disability discrimination claims […]
With the holiday period nearly upon us, you might be looking for something to read. Thankfully, our July newsletter is now available.
In our experience, employees frequently request to record disciplinary and capability meetings for a variety of different reasons and those requests are, in the most part, refused by the employer out of concern that it might inhibit frank conversation from taking place.
In this article we explore some of the unintended consequences around positive action and how to avoid the many pitfalls.
Our June newsletter comes with not one but two factsheets for you to download.
In this month’s edition we explore what constitutes a philosophical belief and what to do is a police investigation is required in a displinary matter.
Take a look at our May newsletter about how we are committing to our promises by launching our Client Pledge.
Whilst these situations raise a lot of interesting questions for solicitors, they can cause headaches for employers trying to balance any ongoing police investigations with their own internal disciplinary procedures.
In light of a recent decision from the Scottish employment tribunal, reconsidering a prior decision last July, our opinions on the impact of Brexit on UK employment laws are changing.
The Court of Appeal has reminded employers of the potential pitfalls of dismissing employees shortly before a TUPE transfer takes place.
Since our January newsletter, the Government has launched an important new consultation under which it is proposing to extend redundancy protection for pregnant women and those on maternity leave.
We are delighted to welcome Tori Jackson to Torque Law. Tori joins us as a Consultant Solicitor with ten years legal experience including seven year’s at Addleshaw Goddard.
In a decision published this month, the Court of Appeal has found that individuals can be personally liable for whistleblowing detriments amounting to dismissal which they inflict on whistleblowers.
It is critical that employers word restrictive covenants carefully. Here are some of our top tips.
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has recently announced another prosecution of an employee who stole personal data from his old employer with a view to setting up a competing business.
In a ruling earlier this month, the Supreme Court has clarified that, for contractual purposes, written notice delivered by post takes effect when an employee reads the relevant termination letter or has had a reasonable opportunity to do so.
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