The recently published Supreme Court judgment in Seldon v Clarkson Wright and Jakes provides some eagerly awaited guidance on how employers can justify dismissing older workers. This briefing provides in-depth analysis of the judgment as well as some practical action points for employers.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 30 April 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
Establishing an employee's "effective date of termination" is important as it determines when an employee should bring a claim for unfair dismissal. FFW detail a recent case which provides a useful reminder of the case law in this area and the issues to consider when establishing the EDT.
Law Firm: Field Fisher Waterhouse | Published: 24 April 2012 | Practice Area: Termination of Contract
A flurry of recent employment tribunal and employment appeal tribunal decisions on TUPE brings some much needed clarity. This briefing from Nabarro analyse these important TUPE developments in detail, with a particular focus on how they affect organised grouping, activities and goods and services.
Law Firm: Nabarro | Published: 18 April 2012 | Practice Area: Transfer of Undertakings
In this briefing, Shoosmiths provides details of the test which determines whether an employer will be held vicariously liable; discusses two Court of Appeal cases which addressed the question of employer's liability, and lastly, outlines what employers can do to reduce the risks.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 17 April 2012 | Practice Area: Health and Safety
Eversheds canvassed the views of more than 600 employers about Government proposals for the introduction of employment tribunal fees, the reform of employment tribunal process and a review of the 90 day redundancy consultation period. This report provides the full survey results and commentary.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 08 February 2012 | Practice Area: Tribunals
Baker & McKenzie's monthly update on UK employment law provides details and comment on new EAT guidance on the award of aggravated damages; discretionary share options fall outside scope of equal pay claims; TUPE service provision changes and the supply of goods exclusion.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 03 February 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
Eversheds canvassed the views of over 600 UK employers, across a range of industry sectors on proposals for reforming the UK's employment tribunal system. This briefing outlines the key findings from the study and provides commentary from Eversheds partner Geoffrey Mead.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 26 January 2012 | Practice Area: Tribunals
The Government's 2011 consultation 'Resolving Workplace Disputes' set out detailed proposals on how workplace dispute resolution could be changed so that employment tribunals become the very last resort for parties. This briefing outlines the Government's four pronged approach to deliver its aim.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 12 January 2012 | Practice Area: Tribunals
The Ministry of Justice recently published a consultation with more detailed proposals concerning employment tribunal fees. In this briefing, Eversheds provide an overview of the consultation's background, the structure of the new fees and what it means for employers and claimants.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 19 December 2011 | Practice Area: Tribunals
The Ministry of Justice recently published the long-awaited consultation paper on the introduction of a fee charging regime in the employment tribunals and EAT. DLA Piper explains how claims and the remission system would be affected and outlines the implications for employers.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 15 December 2011 | Practice Area: Tribunals
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