The role of the employment tribunal as a cheap, quick and informal means of settling employment disputes looks set to become a footnote...

The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 came into effect on April 6, 2008. Its enactment followed years of discussion,...

Corporate manslaughter: company and owner sentenced R v Peter Mawson and Peter Mawson Ltd (2015) Preston Crown Court, February 3 Peter...

From 5th April 2015, the following key increases will be implemented; • Limit on basic award’s week pay (redundancy and unfair dismissal) ...

SEX DISCRIMINATION Employment tribunal fees Case R (on the application of Unison) v Lord Chancellor (No.2) [2015] IRLR 99, High Court...

And so we begin 2015 with news that every employment lawyer already knows – the employment tribunal fees are putting off potential...

Last week, a TUC report stated that 1 in 12 in the labour force were now in “precarious employment”, which includes: • zero-hours...

Employment Appeal Tribunal rules that overtime should be included in holiday pay Workers have today (4th November 2014) won their...

Last Friday, 10th October, was World Mental Health Day. Its aim is to raise awareness and support of those suffering with mental health...

Migrant workers Since the enlargement of the European Union, with the general principle that citizens of EU states have the right of free...

The Supreme Court has given judgment in the case of Hounga v Allen and others [2014] UKSC 47. The essence of the Court’s decision is that...

An employment tribunal may reconsider its judgment where it is in the interests of justice to do so. This power is set out in the...

RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION Sunday working Proportionate means of achieving legitimate aim Case Mba v The Mayor and Burgesses of the London...

CONTRACTS OF EMPLOYMENT Requirement to work personally Case Halawi v WDFG UK Ltd t/a World Duty Free UKEAT/0166/13/GE Facts H worked in a...

Fundamental breach of contract Case Wright v North Ayrshire Council (2013) Morning Star, November 22, EAT Facts W was employed by N...

Right to fair trial State immunity Case Benkharbouche v Embassy of the Republic of Sudan [2013] IRLR 918, EAT Statute reference ...

The law related to workplace stress continues to develop. The main issues for consideration in cases of alleged illness caused by...

Here are some more examples of material from our new publication. Racial insult Case Henry v Ashtead Plant Hire Co Ltd (2013) Eq Opp Rev...

This major publishing project is nearing completion. It comprises 500 recent significant employment law cases, arranged in subject matter...

Employment law In the context of general employment law the rules have become so detailed, complex and obscure that non-lawyers have...