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Three things we have learned from Jeffrey v British Council

Employers who recruit staff in the UK but employ them overseas could face actions under domestic tribunals in the event of an employment dispute,...

Workplace monitoring of your employees’ emails: breaching the right to private and family life

Monitoring employees is not a new phenomenon, yet it continues to give rise to difficult and often conflicting issues requiring careful consideration on a...

Pulling a sickie: what steps can employers take when employees are on the beach rather than in the sickbay?

Employees pulling a sickie is not a novel workplace irritant.  However the explosion of social media, smartphones and its knock-on effect has gifted employers...

International snakes and ladders: the perils of UK immigration rules

At a human level the high profile story of the Australian Brain family – who live in Scotland but face having to leave the...

Give us a break … could compensation be awarded for failure to provide a 20 minute rest?

Could compensation be awarded for failure to provide a 20 minute rest? Ultimately, yes, says Serena Spink, associate at Stevens & Bolton LLP, although...

I’m pregnant and I don’t feel ‘COVID-19 Secure’ at work, what are my rights?

If you’re pregnant you’re naturally going to have concerns...

Furlough New Government Guidance

Nearly three quarters (71.7 per cent) of organisations are...

Constructive Dismissal

UPDATED FOR 2022 - This practical guide is all...

Five things we learnt in employment law this week (18 February 2020)

1. A one-off act can amount to a ‘provision,...

Five things we learnt in employment law (17 January 2020)

Five things we learnt in employment law this week ...

Employment Tribunal hears case of sacked ethical vegan

As Veganuary kicks off this week so does a...