Is an employee who spends all of his time doing work for one client automatically an organised grouping of employees as required to establish a service provision change for the purposes of TUPE? […]
Month: May 2012
Employment law changes announced
The Government has published its detailed proposals for employment law reform in the new Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill. […]
Court issues guidance on when it is appropriate to suspend employees for misconduct
The Court of Appeal has expressed the view that, in the context of misconduct investigations, suspension “should not be a knee-jerk reaction.” […]
CELIA Alliance welcomes French member firm Lexcom
Abbiss Cadres is delighted to announce the French firm Lexcom has joined the CELIA Alliance, making the Alliance now present in 13 countries. […]
HMRC publishes Employment-Related Shares & Securities Bulletin
HMRC has published their first Employment-related Shares & Securities Bulletin which contains details and updates with regard to employment-related securities and tax-advantaged employee share schemes. […]
Parent companies owe a duty of care to employees of subsidiary companies
The Court of Appeal has held that parent companies may owe a direct duty of care to employees of subsidiary companies. […]
Can employers justify the compulsory retirement of employees?
The Supreme Court finds a potentially legitimate aim in maintaining a compulsory retirement age for partners. […]
Vicarious liability of employers – could employers be vicariously liable for murder?
Following a claim from the family of a murdered employee, a court has thrown out the ex-employer’s application for the claim to be struck out and it will now proceed to a full hearing. […]
The Finance Bill 2012
It is currently being debated by Parliament. […]
