We have all heard the expression “the customer is always right” and for many companies this lies at the cornerstone of their business. However, in the recent case of Mr G Hardy v Topps Tiles plc , the employment tribunal concluded that the employer took this approach too far …
Was an employee unfairly dismissed when his employer failed to inform him of the specific allegation that led to his dismissal?
This was the question that the Employment Appeal Tribunal considered in the case of London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham v Keable where the employer appealed against a Tribunal’s decision that it had unfairly dismissed an employee for making controversial remarks that were published on social media
Whether you are pursuing or defending a claim in the Employment Tribunal, it is extremely important that you follow the Case Management Order set by the Tribunal. The Case Management Order is the timetable for the parties to prepare and exchange documents in preparation for the final hearing.
Many employees understand that their employer will be able to monitor them at work in order to establish whether the employee is right for the role and is complying with the employer’s policies and procedures and to provide any training to the employee to help them in their role.
As recruitment and retention of staff becomes increasingly difficult for businesses, more and more employers are looking at alternative incentives and benefits that they can provide to recruit and retain staff.
One benefit that ticks lots of boxes for employers and employees is the provision of an Electric Vehicle via a Salary Sacrifice scheme.
From allegations of bullying and harassment to poor performance and everything in between, there are a myriad of disputes that occur. Some are easily resolved, and others drag on a lot longer, causing endless headaches and potential legal risks to the business.
On 27 October 2021, the Chancellor delivered his Autumn 2021 Budget. Here are the key points of note for employers
As a result of the pandemic, many businesses have chosen to adopt a hybrid working model, allowing their staff to split their time between the workplace and home. A new report published this month reveals the positives and negatives of hybrid working..
The Pandemic has caused significant uncertainty for some employees, who have either become concerned about their employment or who have enjoyed the flexibility and work life balance which working from home has achieved and are concerned about returning to the office.
Initially, the government considered whether employees should have the right to work flexibly and remove the ability for an employer to refuse a flexible working request. However, they realised that this would not work in practice…
