Voluntary redundancy – could an employee still claim unfair dismissal?
Although voluntary redundancy is often regarded as lower risk than compulsory redundancy, there are still traps for the unwary employer.
Dismissal of employee for bringing multiple frivolous and vexatious grievances was fair
A recent decision of the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) could be regarded as an early Christmas present by beleaguered HR professionals.
Redundancies – there is almost always an obligation to consult
In times when many businesses are sadly having to consider downsizing, the obligation to consult employees about proposed redundancies can sometimes be counter-intuitive.
Flexible working requests- has the pandemic changed hearts & minds?
Although the right to make a request for flexible working has been available to parents of young children since 2003, many sectors have remained resistant to the idea of enabling staff to depart from traditional working patterns.
Dismissal of a teacher suspected of possessing indecent images
Colleges and schools can face a huge dilemma when grappling with cases of teachers being suspected of possession of indecent images of children.
TUPE- can we really split an employment contract?
Mention the words “service provision change” and the spectre of TUPE hovers in front of you.
Harassment in the workplace
As most employers are aware, there are many instances when the organisation may be liable for the wrongful actions of their staff.
Redundancy Selection Exercises
With so many businesses regrettably looking to make reductions in their workforce as a result of the pandemic, a recently reported case provides a timely reminder of the key principles to follow in a redundancy situation.
Charity Entitled to Sack for Reputational Reasons
Workers who are accused of criminal offences are, like everyone else, innocent until proven guilty – but what if keeping them on threatens to cause reputational damage to their employer?