Employment

Employer wins appeal over redundancy payments An employer has won an appeal against having to make redundancy payments to employees who were unwilling to relocate to a new workplace. The…

Pimlico and Hermes ‘worker’ rulings could affect gig economy The Supreme Court ruling in the Pimlico Plumbers case and the Employment Tribunal decision involving Hermes help to clarify the difference…

As the clock ticks down to Christmas party time, companies need to avoid the event becoming the wrong sort of cracker. Any company-organised office party, whether in or out of…

Vegetarianism ‘not a protected belief’ under the Equality Act Vegetarianism is a “lifestyle choice” and not a philosophical belief capable of protection under equality legislation, the Employment Tribunal has ruled….

Holiday pay for those who work only part of the year and have no contractually set hours should not be calculated on a pro rata basis, under a judgement that…

Manager unfairly dismissed after locking customer in bank A diabetic bank manager was discriminated against after being dismissed following an incident that saw him lock a customer in the branch….

Restaurateurs and other hospitality sector businesses should not bank on Brexit delaying the Government’s plans for legislation designed to deal with tipping protocols. In December last year the Government said…

Employers are being advised to review their support for women experiencing problems in the workplace because of the menopause or risk compensation claims, following an employment tribunal ruling. Mandy Davies…

Tesco employee wins premium overtime pay battle A Tesco employee was entitled to premium overtime pay despite an agreement between the supermarket and trade union that stated otherwise. The employee…

Two recent tribunal claims highlight the challenge for employers in safely navigating personal expression by employees in the workplace. A hospital nurse who discussed her Christian views with patients, offering…