Employee unfairly dismissed for raising concerns about Covid safety in the workplace. The Employment Tribunal in Gibson v Lothian Leisure has determined that an employee was unfairly dismissed for raising health and safety concerns regarding the employer’s Covid measures.
Here is a round-up of some interesting developments in the world of HR and employment law in the past couple of months. A male employee on shared parental leave cannot claim sex discrimination because he is paid less than a woman on adoption leave …
In a recent case decide by the Employment Tribunal it was decided that an employee had not been unfairly dismissed for leaving the workplace due to his safety concerns about covid.
What are my options if I have an Employment Tribunal claim and want legal advice? There are several issues which need to be considered, when deciding whether to pursue an Employment Tribunal claim…
It has long been considered necessary to ensure, when you submit or defend a claim, that you put as much detail in as possible, to ensure you do not miss the opportunity to pursue a claim fully. However recent guidance from the Tribunal means we must rethink how to prepare the claim and defence.
There have been changes to the employment tribunal hearings which are usually done in person in a tribunal building. The pandemic has led to the very speedy rolling out of online solutions to dealing with hearings, including the use of the Cloud Video Platform known as CVP.
If you have to defend an employment Tribunal claim what are the steps you need to consider, and of course seeking advice at the early stages of a dispute can reduce costs and time involved substantially.
If you are an employee considering whether to pursue a claim against your employer, which can be a daunting task, there are a lot of factors that need to be considered. Here is a step by step guide to lodging an Employment Tribunal Claim..
