Latest EAT Judgments- Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust v Browne (Race Discrimination : Inferring discrimination) [2011] UKEAT 0294_11_1002 (10 February 2012)
- HM Land Registry v Benson & Ors (Age Discrimination : no sub-topic) [2011] UKEAT 0197_11_1002 (10 February 2012)
- Chelmsford College Corporation v Teal (Jurisdictional Points : Continuity of employment) [2011] UKEAT 0277_11_0701 (7 February 2012)
- Bivonas LLP & Ors v Bennett (Sexual Orientation Discrimination or Transexualism) [2011] UKEAT 0254_11_3101 (31 January 2012)
- Odukwe v The Partners of Hoare Lea Consulting Engineers (Jurisdictional Points : 2002 Act and pre-action requirements) [2012] UKEAT 0547_10_2701 (27 January 2012)
- Amin v Wincanton Group Ltd (Jurisdictional Points : 2002 Act and pre-action requirements) [2011] UKEAT 0508_10_2501 (25 January 2012)
- Nelson v Clapham & Anor (t/a Claphams Solicitors) (Unfair Dismissal : Contributory fault) [2012] UKEAT 0037_11_2401 (24 January 2012)
- Roberts v North West Ambulance Service (Disability Discrimination : Reasonable adjustments) [2011] UKEAT 0085_11_2401 (24 January 2012)
- O' Cathail v Transport For London (Practice and Procedure : Case Management) (Rev 1) [2011] UKEAT 0247_11_1301 (13 January 2012)
- Scottish Ambulance Service v Truslove & Anor (Working Time Regulations) [2012] UKEAT 0028_11_1201 (12 January 2012)
Category Archives: Rambling
Civil Juries
In the US, many civil actions are tried by juries, including some employment jurisdictions. This has one obvious drawback: …although I’ve heard reasoned judgments which were about as thorough…
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More on gays in the military
Recently I posted on the Army becoming a Stonewall Diversity Champion – their dramatic change of approach over the years met with little interest. Compare and contrast with the situation in the USA, with their odd ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell‘ … Continue reading
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BVC debacle
This post is somewhat off-topic, although I justify it as relevant to careers in general. I am a former solicitor who is transferring to the bar, and I’m currently in my pupillage. As a result, through visits to my Inn, … Continue reading
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Always keepin’ a man down
I subscribe to the feed at http://wordpress.com/tag/employment/, which I’d only recommend if you’re adept at speed-reading: the amount of content with that tag is too high, and 95% of posts are of little or no interest to the British employment … Continue reading
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Suit You
An interesting study bears out what I’ve noticed myself – the suit is in decline in the British workplace. This study, by the Aziz Corporation, surveyed employers for their attitudes towards office dress. Less than one in four offices now … Continue reading
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Delusional
Everyone’s been laughing it up at this case where a man dismissed from his job as a kitchen porter at a hotel brought an unfair dismissal claim, stating that his dismissal had been orchestrated by Jehovah’s Witnesses. According to the … Continue reading
Solicitors – Qualified for…
The Law21 blog entry on marketing has again inspired me to rant on the future of the legal profession. ‘Your solicitor, qualified to answer’ is a major national advertising and PR campaign to promote solicitors to the public. Our aim … Continue reading
Chefs
Charon QC, quoting The Prisoners Voice, quoting the Telegraph, reports on a case where a chef was prosecuted for hitting his brother over the head with a shovel following a row on whether or not Shepherd’s Pie properly comes with … Continue reading
Law in the 21st Century
The Law21 blog, and this post in particular, should be compulsory reading for any member of the British legal profession. The focus on new provision of legal services tends to concentrate on work for individuals – divorces, probate, and so … Continue reading
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Na zdrowie!
It’s been a while – apologies. The reason for my absence was a holiday to Wrocław. It is a beautiful city and I recommend it to you. The trip was also my first to Eastern Europe – Prague, Krakow and … Continue reading