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30 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. The Proposals These are broadly split into three areas: Employment Tribunal…
30 May 2012
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." Background This case concerned the suspension, pending investigation,…
25 May 2012
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. Established in 2003, Lexcom is a full…
22 May 2012
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. The purpose of the Bulletin…
22 May 2012
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. Background The Claimant was employed by a subsidiary company…
22 May 2012
Can employers justify the compulsory retirement of employees?
The Supreme Court finds a potentially legitimate aim in maintaining a compulsory retirement age for partners. Background A partner at a law firm was compulsorily retired by the firm, in…
22 May 2012
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…
4 May 2012
The Finance Bill 2012
The Finance Bill 2012 (the "Bill") It is currently being debated by Parliament. The Bill contains a number of measures including: An increase in the income tax personal allowance to…
5 April 2012
HMRC ramps up the pressure on dual contracts
HMRC has published a paper to clarify its view on two important aspects around the use of separate employment arrangements (dual contracts). What are dual contracts? Many organisations with employees…
5 April 2012
Unfair dismissal exemption for micro businesses?
The Government has launched a consultation on giving small businesses a way out of the unfair dismissal legislation. The Proposal Following hard on the heels of the announcement that the…