2012 JULY
The Court of Appeal has confirmed that although OFCOM had fairly dismissed Mr Leach “for some other substantial reason” (SOSR) and in particular, a breakdown of trust and confidence, this reason should not be used arbitrarily when in reality, the reason for dismissal is something else.
Leach v The Office of Communications (OFCOM)
Summary
The Court of Appeal has confirmed that although OFCOM had fairly dismissed Mr Leach “for some other substantial reason” (SOSR) and in particular, a breakdown of trust and confidence, this reason should not be used arbitrarily when in reality, the reason for dismissal is something else. (more…)
2012 JULY
Tribunal Fees from 2013
Summary – Fees to be charged for submitting a claim to the Employment Tribunal
The government’s commitment to improving employment law continues with the introduction of tribunal fees during the summer of 2013. This is despite employee groups opposing the plans on the basis they will prevent access to justice and deter workers from bringing valid claims. Business groups also considered that any fees system should explicitly seek to deter weak or vexatious claims. The rationale however behind the introduction of the fees is not to prevent claims according to the government but to require tribunal system users to bear some of its costs. (more…)
2012 JULY
Unfair dismissal – redundancy scoring
Summary: Can an employment tribunal find a dismissal unfair by examining the selection score?
In order to reduce overheads the employer needed to reduce the headcount of its field service engineers, of which the Claimant was one, from 11 to 10. In order to make its selection the employer relied upon detailed redundancy selection criteria to include disciplinary records; performance and flexibility; skills and ability; and competency in the role. (more…)
2012 JULY
Our very 1st FG wedding!! All the very best to Hannah who is spending her last day in the office as a single lady. Also, many congratulations to the Groom, Rob (or Mr Scripps) who has finally seen the light!
2012 JULY
Summary: A look at the latest European Court of Justice ruling on an employee’s right to take annual leave even when they are absent from work due to sickness.
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2012 JULY
A recent High Court decision has given employers cause to review their restrictive covenants in all employment contracts.
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2012 JULY
MoJ reports employment tribunal claims decreased by 15% for the year to 31 Mar ’12 with unfair dismissal claims also showing a reduction prior to the government’s intro of the 2 year rule!
2012 JULY
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The Court of Appeal has confirmed that although OFCOM had fairly dismissed Mr Leach “for some other substantial reason” (SOSR) and in particular, a breakdown of trust and confidence, this reason should not be used arbitrarily when in reality, the reason for dismissal is something else.
