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
Five things we learnt in employment law this week (13 October)
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
Shared parental leave: the employment solicitor’s view
Shared parental leave is a point of discussion this week, with HRs, employment lawyers and employers, not to mention employees, expecting a child. So, following … Read More
Network Rail pays a father £28,000 in sex discrimination case
Network Rail is reported to have slashed its maternity pay to female employees, after it had to pay more than £28,000 to a male employee … Read More
Unite the Union V Nailard UKEAT/0300/15/BA
UNITE THE UNION V NAILARD – UKEAT/0300/15/BA EMPLOYMENT APPEAL TRIBUNAL FLEETBANK HOUSE, 2-6 SALISBURY SQUARE, LONDON EC4Y 8AE At the Tribunal On 28 & 29 … Read More
Five things we learnt in employment law this week (11 August)
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
XC TRAINS LTD v (1) CD (2) ASLEF & OTHERS UKEAT/0331/15/LA
XC TRAINS LTD v (1) CD (2) ASLEF & OTHERS UKEAT/0331/15/LA Quick note: Equality Act – Sex Discrimination – Provision Criterion or Practice (“PCP”) – … Read More
DR A OLAYEMI v (1) ATHENA MEDICAL CENTRE (2) DR A C OKOREAFFIA UKEAT/0140/15/LA
Appeal No. UKEAT/0140/15/LA EMPLOYMENT APPEAL TRIBUNAL FLEETBANK HOUSE, 2-6 SALISBURY SQUARE, LONDON EC4Y 8AE At the Tribunal On 22 April 2016 Judgment handed down on … Read More
Flexible working mistakes
Simon Robinson, employment law partner at Gordons law firm, considers common mistakes employers make when they get a flexible working request. Under the Flexible Working … Read More
Is make-up in the workplace a discrimination issue?
In My Professional Opinion (IMPO)… Each week we pose an employment law question for employment solicitors to answer. Please leave a comment below or email us if … Read More