The Supreme Court finds a potentially legitimate aim in maintaining a compulsory retirement age for partners. […]
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Category: Employment/Labour Law
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. […]
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Unfair dismissal exemption for micro businesses?
The Government has launched a consultation on giving small businesses a way out of the unfair dismissal legislation. […]
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London Olympics and Paralympics
Transport for London have warned of as many as 10 million extra people coming in during the 6 week period covering the events […]
Changing Terms on a TUPE transfer and automatically unfair dismissal
The Employment Appeal Tribunal confirms communication of an intention to change the terms of transferring employees amounts to automatically unfair dismissal.
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Selection for redundancy – some useful guidance
The UK Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) offers guidance for employers when identifying the pool of employees from which redundancies are to be made. […]
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Is a fixed share partner an employee?
It all depends on the facts as this Court of Appeal decision confirms. […]
Court highlights shortcomings of non-solicitation clauses
The limitation of post-employment non-solicitation restrictions on departing employees are highlighted by the High Court’s decision. […]
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High Pay Centre launched to monitor executive pay
Following announcements by Vince Cable, the Business Secretary, a new independent think tank has been launched to monitor executive pay. […]
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Increase in employment tribunal award limits and statutory payments
From 1 February 2012 there will be an increase in the amounts payable on certain employment tribunal awards and other amounts payable under employment legislation. […]
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