Articles, tagged with "unfair dismissal", page 6

Banco Santander Group illustrates Unfair Dismissal Remedy (Reinstatement)

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 National... Read >
Author: Simon King

Suing Your Employer: The Uphill Battle

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 Em... Read >
Author: Simon King

Appeal Stages and Court Structure in Employment Disputes

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 King

The Rules of Redundancy

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 Cochrane

Unfair Dismissal Solicitors

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 a... Read >
Author: maryum

Liability for Discrimination in Employment

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 King

Home Insurance Including Cover For Legal Expenses

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 challiner

Unfair Dismissal Remedies: Reinstatement and Reengagement

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. R... Read >
Author: Simon King

Inappropriate Redundancy Selection Criteria

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 redundancy... Read >
Author: Simon King

How to Make An Employment Claim Under Your Basic Homeowners Insurance Policy

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: Vicki

Compensation for Personal Injury Claims

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 for ... Read >
Author: Carolyn Clayton

New Fair Dismissal System for Small Business announced.

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 business whi... Read >
Author: workforce.guardian.fr

Some facts to be aware of when part of a employment tribunal

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 Harland

Some advice for defending enreasonable employment business claims.

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 Harland

La-Z-boy Employees Seek Injury Compensation

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 Robshaw

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