Fit notes – what can you do when you’re off on the sick?
Back in my consultancy days I had many conversations with employers, convinced an absent employee was swinging the lead, haloo with delight …
When can the Tribunal order reinstatement or re-engagement?
Unfair dismissal law was originally written, and is still phrased, such that the primary remedy for unfair dismissal is an order for …
Article 6 right to legal representation in disciplinaries
It’s a common request – “Can I bring a solicitor to my disciplinary?” – and a surprise to many employers that they …
Annual Limits Increase details released
The most common limits increase as follows: The cap on a week’s pay for Statutory Redundancy Payments, the basic award, and related …
But I don’t want to sack him…
In other news this November, everyone seemed to be calling for the sacking of someone. From the social workers charged with the …
Muslim worker claims discrimination over “terrorist” birthday card
The Telegraph reports on a Muslim employee who was given a birthday card for his 40th birthday, inscribed with the (joking) message …
Apprenticeships
Apprentices aged under 19, or who are in the first year of their apprenticeships, do not qualify for the minimum wage. There …
Gay church employee succeeds in discrimination claim
Stephen Price, an openly-gay practising Christian, won his tribunal claim against the Presbyterian Church in Wales. A BBC report and ‘steps-of-the-tribunal’ interview …
Acas consults on draft Code of Practice on discipline and grievance
The Code is intended to come into force in April 2009 at the same time as the abolition of the hated statutory …
Blacklist
The National Staff Dismissal Register will be a searchable database of employees who have been dismissed for ‘dishonesty’ or have resigned while …
