by Tim Davies | Aug 10, 2018 | Employment Law Insight
It is a widely held view that, in the absence of previous warnings, employees can only be dismissed on grounds of conduct if it amounts to ‘gross misconduct’. The two cases reported this month demonstrate that this simply isn’t the case. They also serve as a reminder...
by Tim Davies | Jun 22, 2018 | Employment Law Insight
Following a number of high profile sexual harassment scandals, (#timesup, #metoo); the Equalities and Human Rights Commission has published a report highlighting the prevalence of sexual harassment in the workplace and the widespread failure by employers to adequately...
by Tim Davies | May 25, 2018 | Employment Law Insight
If an employee works without protest following changes to their terms of employment, they will be deemed to have accepted them, right? Don’t count on it, says the Court of Appeal in Abrahall v Nottingham City Council. An employer who wants to make adverse changes...
by Tim Davies | Apr 30, 2018 | Employment Law Insight
What is the ‘gig economy? The gig economy describes a section of the labour market that is characterised by the use of short-term contracts or freelance work, as opposed to permanent jobs. Businesses pay individuals for each assignment (or ‘gig’) that they perform,...
by Tim Davies | Mar 22, 2018 | Employment Law Insight
Many businesses, including Uber and Deliveroo, are eagerly awaiting the decision of the Supreme Court in the case of Pimlico Plumbers v Smith, which is grappling with the fundamental question of what exactly is a worker? We shall report on that decision as soon as it...
by Tim Davies | Feb 13, 2018 | Employment Law Insight
As attention begins to focus on the implementation of GDPR, the case of Various Claimants v Wm Morrisons Supermarkets plc (being the first class-action concerning a data breach) sends a stark warning to employers regarding the potential scope of their liabilities. The...
