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29th September 2009
In the UK it is usual that, on termination of employment, the leaving employee will be asked to sign a compromise agreement. It shuts down the possibility of future claims either way.
.....Or does it?
When the compromise agreement is signed both pa... Read >
Author: Multi-Lawyer28th September 2009
The unfair dismissal remedy of reinstatement is highlighted by the high-profile UK case Chagger v Abbey National plc & Hopkins (2006) where, after finding race discrimination, the Employment Tribunal took the very rare step of issuing a reinstatement orde... Read >
Author: Simon King23rd September 2009
In the case of Chouafi v London United Busways Ltd [2005], the claimant was employed as a bus driver by the defendant company. In October 2003, he was diagnosed with severe depression and was signed off work until February 2004. He was dismissed in Januar... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th September 2009
Although experts are predicting that the worst of the recession has passed, continued redundancies and low employment rates suggest it may be a long time still before the UK regains the economic strength it wielded over the course of the 90s. Indeed, if ... Read >
Author: Sarah Edwards28th August 2009
Reinstatement, the re-employment of an employee back into the position from which he was unfairly dismissed (as if the unfair dismissal had never taken place), is one possible remedy for unfair dismissal in the UK. It is demonstrated in the high-profile ... Read >
Author: Simon King03rd August 2009
The uphill battle and intense stress in suing your employer is demonstrated by the high-profile Chagger v Abbey National plc & Hopkins (2006) legal case in the UK, where the Employment Tribunal found race discrimination and subsequently ordered Santander ... Read >
Author: Simon King01st August 2009
It is important that both employers and employees are aware of their rights and obligations. At Hayat & Co, Employment Solicitors aim to provide you with assistance tailored to your specific circumstances. This may mean litigation is avoided while other m... Read >
Author: maryum31st July 2009
Reasons for Unfair Dismissal - there are a number of ways that your dismissal could be unfair. The main reasons include:-
There is no fair reason for dismissing you (i.e. you were performing the job well); Your employer failed to follow the correct dis... Read >
27th July 2009
Unfair dismissal at ones workplace is termination of employment without a warning or citing of constructive reasons. Employees find complaining about unfair dismissal a bit too difficult since most HR laws state that the employee needs to complete atleast... Read >
Author: ironmaidendp24th July 2009
The appeal stages and court structure in employment disputes in the UK is demonstrated by the high-profile Chagger v Abbey National plc & Hopkins (2006) legal case, where the Employment Tribunal found race discrimination and made the record breaking £2.8... Read >
Author: Simon King17th July 2009
Reinstatement, being the re-employment of the employee back into the role he was unfairly dismissed from (as though the dismissal had never occurred), is one possible remedy in the UK for unfair dismissal. In the high-profile case Chagger v Abbey Nationa... Read >
Author: Simon King04th July 2009
The intense struggle employees, who have suffered employment related discrimination, can expect to experience when challenging a powerful employer is somewhat illustrated by the high-profile legal case Chagger v Abbey National plc & Hopkins (2006). The E... Read >
Author: Simon King23rd June 2009
The high-profile Chagger v Abbey National plc & Hopkins [2006] legal case, where the Employment Tribunal's verdict of race discrimination led to the record £2.8 million compensation award, is due to be heard by the Court of Appeal next month (July 2009).... Read >
Author: Simon King19th June 2009
Increased levels of redundancy are an inevitable effect of the economic downturn that the world is currently experiencing. Some industries are proving to be stronger than others during tougher trading times and redundancies are typically occurring in sec... Read >
Author: Vicky Cochrane12th June 2009
Unfair dismissal is the term used in English, Welsh and Scottish Law to describe an employer's action when terminating an employee’s employment contrary to the requirements of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The concept of Unfair Dismissal therefore has... Read >
Author: maryum06th June 2009
As well as being liable for their own acts of discrimination, organisations are also vicariously liable for the discriminatory acts of their employees. This is demonstrated by the UK landmark case of Chagger v Abbey National plc & Hopkins [2006] where th... Read >
Author: Simon King12th May 2009
Insurance covering legal expenses may assist you in pursuing any losses, which you have incurred, through an accident, which was not your fault.
It is often prohibitively expensive to take legal action. Many people cannot afford to make a claim for com... Read >
Author: michael challiner12th May 2009
Reinstatement and reengagement are remedies for unfair dismissal. They both involve re-employment of the dismissed employee. Reinstatement is re-employment of the employee back into the role he was dismissed from, as if the dismissal had never occurred.... Read >
Author: Simon King01st May 2009
Employers intending to make redundancies can find themselves exposed to unfair dismissal or, more seriously, discrimination claims if they fail to take proper care in the selection of the specific employees to dismiss. Selecting an employee for redundanc... Read >
Author: Simon King22nd April 2009
If you have had problems at work and you feel that your employer has treated you badly, you may have a valid claim against your employers whereby you can claim compensation.
Firstly you should check your basic homeowners insurance policy to see if you ... Read >
Author: Vicki30th October 2008
We all know that accidents can happen anywhere, but what happens if an accident happens at work? Can you make a claim against your workplace? If an injury which occurred at work prevents you from fulfilling your job duties, can you take time off work unti... Read >
Author: Jessica Parker02nd October 2008
Making a claim for compensation is everyone’s civil and legal right. If you have been involved in an accident which was not your fault and suffered as a consequence then you may be entitled to compensation.
Personal injury claims are now feasible fo... Read >
Author: Carolyn Clayton19th September 2008
By Adrienne Unkovich, MD, Workforce Guardian – Australia’s number one online employment relations service.
Workplace Minister – Julia Gillard has announced the new process for unfair dismissals which includes special arrangements for small busine... Read >
Author: workforce.guardian.fr25th June 2008
The Employment Tribunal
My advice to managers who want to understand employment law is to spend a day at the Employment Tribunal in Bristol because this is the place where individual employment law disputes are ultimately argued out and resolved. More... Read >
Author: David Harland25th June 2008
Defending Unreasonable Employment Tribunal Claims
There were 94,450 claims to the Employment Tribunal in the last recorded year including 41,611 claims for unfair dismissal. There is no fee for making the application and the Tribunal will not normally ... Read >
Author: David Harland04th June 2008
A number of men formerly employed by American furniture company La-Z-Boy are taking legal action against the company. The former employees have a catalogue of grievances, including unsafe work conditions leading to injury and unfair dismissal.
Nearly ... Read >
Author: Carys Robshaw20th May 2008
Unfair dismissal happens when an employee is forced out of the company by the employer without providing any information or reason for terminating the employment. Unfair dismissal also happens when a fixed term contract is not renewed and when an employer... Read >
Author: creare02nd March 2007
Making a claim for compensation is everyone’s civil and legal right. If you have been involved in an accident which was not your fault and suffered as a consequence then you may be entitled to compensation.
Personal injury claims are now feasible fo... Read >
Author: Carolyn Clayton22nd February 2007
In the recent case of Chairman and Governors of Amweil View School v Mrs C Dogherty UKEAT/0243/06/DA, Mrs. Dogherty who was a teaching assistant at the Amweil View School, covertly recorded her disciplinary hearings and even the private deliberations of h... Read >
Author: Ian Mann20th February 2007
There seems to be a lot of focus these days on the negative side of a job. This includes unfair dismissal, strikes for increased wages, sexual harassment, unfair treatment, and so on. It seems to me that workers are seeing the employer as their enemy and ... Read >
Author: JAMES DELROJO27th September 2006
The Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 - SI No 2006/1031 - came into force on 1 October 2006 to protect employees from being dismissed unfairly by reason of their age. The Age Regulations make it unlawful to discriminate against employees, job see... Read >
Author: Ian Mann27th September 2006
Copyright 2006 Ian Mann
The Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 - SI No 2006/1031 - came into force on 1 October 2006 to protect employees from being dismissed unfairly by reason of their age. The Age Regulations make it unlawful to discriminate... Read >
26th June 2006
In the case of Chouafi v London United Busways Ltd [2005], the claimant was employed as a bus driver by the defendant company. In October 2003, he was diagnosed with severe depression and was signed off work until February 2004. He was dismissed in Januar... Read >
Author: Dr Rosanna Cooper26th June 2006
Good News for Employers wishing to change the terms of employment of employees, however, employers must still take care.
In Scott & Co v Richardson [2005], the Dependant, Mr Richardson, who worked for a Scottish firm of debt collectors, refused to acce... Read >
Author: Dr Rosanna Cooper26th June 2006
In the case of Hardys and Hansons plc v Lax [2005] EWCA Civ 846 (Court of Appeal), the appellant employers were brewers who ran a chain of public houses. The respondent was employed by the appellant and subsequently took maternity leave, and during this t... Read >
Author: Dr Rosanna Cooper18th April 2006
Copyright 2006 Margaret Stead
A call today on our Redundancy Hot-Line started us thinking again about the contradictory implications of old legislation on new rulings on Ageism, due to come into force in the UK in October 2006.
At the moment the Eur... Read >
Author: Margaret Stead
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