5 things we learnt in employment law this week (27 October 2016)
The Women and Equalities Committee has launched an enquiry to examine the implications arising from Brexit for equality legislation and policy. 2. The HMRC is … Read More
The Women and Equalities Committee has launched an enquiry to examine the implications arising from Brexit for equality legislation and policy. 2. The HMRC is … Read More
The Court of Appeal has determined that commission should be included in holiday pay, upholding the decision of the Employment Appeal Tribunal. The decision only … Read More
In a case of alleged discrimination arising from disability in the context of application of a long-term sickness absence policy, it is not sufficient to … Read More
An Employment Tribunal has determined that withdrawal of a job offer was a breach of contract. On the basis of two phone calls to the … Read More
An Employment Tribunal urging a claimant to focus on whether his claims had any prospect of success did not necessarily give rise to a view … Read More
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has confirmed that the privilege which applies to protected conversations cannot be waived and extends not only to the content of … Read More
There was no service provision change under TUPE when a subsidised bus service was cancelled and replaced by an arm’s-length commercial service (CT Plus (Yorkshire) … Read More
Vexatious job applicants are not protected by European discrimination legislation (Kratzer v R+V Allgemeine Versicherung AG). 2. An ET should not strike out a defence unless … Read More
Employment tribunals have the power to increase Vento injury to feelings awards in line with inflation (AA Solicitors v Majid). 2. Striking out a party’s … Read More
The employment tribunal sifting procedure is unlawful to the extent that it requires a judge to reject a claim without a hearing (Trustees of … Read More