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Harris v Monmouthshire County Council -Do employers have a continuing obligation to make reasonable adjustments for employees who are off long term sick?

Harris v Monmouthshire County Council -Do employers have a continuing obligation to make reasonable adjustments for employees who are off long term sick?

November 13th, 2015

Hello , I know what you’re thinking, it’s that time again. Another week, another tenuous case law link. However, there is no tenuous link this…

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Jones v MBNA – Can provocation be used as a mitigating factor in gross misconduct offences?

Jones v MBNA – Can provocation be used as a mitigating factor in gross misconduct offences?

November 6th, 2015

Greetings , the passing of Halloween means it is now officially acceptable to start talking about Christmas. The nature of employment law means it seldom overlaps…

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Maximum Unfair Dismissal Compensatory Award

Maximum Unfair Dismissal Compensatory Award

December 21st, 2011

From 1 February 2012, the maximum unfair dismissal compensatory award will increase to£72,300 (gross) from the current £68,400.00 (gross).

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Unfair Dismissal – driving license

Unfair Dismissal – driving license

July 20th, 2011

In the case of Wincanton PLC v Atkinson plus 1, the EAT reminded Tribunals not to lose sight of the crucial test for gross misconduct…

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Polkey and Contributory Fault Deductions

Polkey and Contributory Fault Deductions

June 8th, 2011

It is relatively rare for an Employment Tribunal decision about polkey or contributory fault to be overturned by the EAT as these are normal highly factual…

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Winner does not take it all..

Winner does not take it all..

March 19th, 2009

....despite what Abba may have you believe. In the case of Swallow Security Services Ltd and Millicent, the employer unrepresented at the Tribunal hearing may…

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