Heat of the moment – withdrawing a dismissal or resignation
In Kwik-Fit (GB) Limited v Lineham [1992] IRLR 156 Wood J said: “Words may be spoken or actions expressed in temper or …
Employee theft: can low value render a dismissal unfair?
A recent case from the Netherlands raises this interesting question – is value relevant to theft? A Dutch McDonalds worker sold a …
A (for once) well-deserved facebook dismissal
I needn’t add any more. H/T to the Joe. My. God. Blog. Discussion as to whether or not she’s owed her s.86 …
Express your personality
…if you want your legal personality to be an express term. Employers should note the cautionary tale of Mr & Mrs McVeigh, …
Employee blacklist owner convicted and fined
Back in March I wrote about the register of ‘undesirables’ in the building industry illegally maintained by Ian Kerr of the Consulting …
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 …
We already have a dodgy employee register…
The secret database of construction workers, maintained illegally but used by some big name companies, hit the headlines last week. Ian Kerr …
Charon QC Podcast #102 – Employment Law Update
I have recorded another podcast with esteemed blawger Charon QC. We cover: Redundancy generally given the downturn, collective consultation and the impact …
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 …
