Employment Law in the UK

UK law blog posts regarding employment law in the UK. Useful for employment lawyers and clients of employment law solicitors.

Can an At-Will Employee Be Unlawfully Discharged?

March 15, 2013

Guest post based on US employment laws. Although an employment relationship is presumed to be at-will in most states, allowing an employer to lawfully discharge an employee at any time, and without prior warning, there are numerous exceptions to this rule that protect employees against adverse employment actions. These exceptions are recognized by the courts, […]

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Can racial harassment constitute gross misconduct?

March 11, 2013

A recent excerpt in the Daily Telegraph reported the dismissal of a police officer for making racially-motivated comments towards another colleague in the Metropolitan police force. We’ll take a look at the above matter in this article and examine whether racial harassment can constitute grounds for gross misconduct and potential dismissal. In the case reported […]

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Police officer who compared black colleague to money sacked

March 10, 2013

The Daily Telegraph reports that a white police officer who compared a black colleague to a monkey has been sacked for gross misconduct. Mr Hughes, a former police constable with the Metropolitan Police, was accused by a black colleague of his of making racially offensive comments towards him in early 2012, including comparing him to […]

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Former Stobart truckers make unfair dismissal claims in the Employment Tribunal

February 26, 2013

The News and Star reports that two former Stobart truck drivers have made a claim to the Employment Tribunal after they were made redundant last year. David McKain and Geoffrey Smitham, both from Whitehaven, were made redundant from the Lillyhall depot in Cumbria in 2011 after the company started to experience some financial difficulties in […]

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Do I need an employment solicitor for my Employment Tribunal claim?

February 25, 2013

If you’re considering making a claim to the Employment Tribunal then it’s understandable that you’ll want to know more about the process before you submit your claim. The Employment Tribunal is supposed to be an informal and flexible system, allowing employees to represent themselves before an Employment Judge. However, the Employment Tribunal – and employment […]

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Fees in the Employment Tribunal – a benefit for business?

February 25, 2013

In this post we’re going to examine the current proposals that the Government is seeking to implement regarding the introduction of fees to use the Employment Tribunal system. We’ll do so by examining the following elements: What are the current proposals and when are they expected to come into force? Are the current proposals beneficial […]

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Health and safety disaster results in criminal court appearance for company officials

February 10, 2013

This Is South Wales reports that a number of employees of the company which owned the Gleision mine and colliery have appeared in court after both they and the company were charged with various counts of corporate manslaughter and gross negligence manslaughter The manager of the Gleision mine, Mr Malcolm Fyfield, 57, appeared at the […]

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The importance of dealing with grievances properly

February 10, 2013

If a business employs more than a handful of persons then it’s more than likely that there will be a certain amount of disputes in the workplace. If these disputes escalate they can often result in what are known as “grievances” – an informal or formal complaint by the employee regarding some element of their […]

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Schroders trader arrested as part of FSA insider dealing probe

February 10, 2013

An equity trader at Schroders was arrested in January on suspicion of insider dealing, reports the Financial Times. The Financial Times confirmed in January that an equity trader at Schroders as well as four other persons were arrested as part of the Financial Services Authority’s ongoing escalation of its investigations into insider trading in the […]

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What’s The Proper Way to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim in South Carolina?

January 30, 2013

Having to file a workers’ compensation claim can be overwhelming. It can be a complex procedure, and filing a claim incorrectly can mean you don’t receive any benefits for a work-related accident or injury. The whole process can be confusing, as how to properly file a claim differs between states. Below you can see how […]

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