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Vicarious liability for data protection breaches

Vicarious liability renders an employer liable for the legal wrongdoing of an employee, even in circumstances where the employer is not at fault, provided...

How to deal with sexual harassment complaints at work

With sexual harassment in the news - from #MeToo to the Presidents Club - what do employers need to know about handling complaints? Elizabeth Stevens,...

Case law summary: third party liability – from Bernard Manning to the Presidents club

Third party liability has been thrown into the spotlight this week, in the wake of the Presidents Club scandal. Here, Paul McFarlane, a partner...

The Presidents Club, sexual harassment and third party liability

In the wake of the Presidents Club scandal, where hostesses were allegedly groped and sexually harassed, we asked leading employment solicitors for their views. Is...

The Presidents Club: what employers need to know

Employers always need to be mindful of the risk of claims against them if their staff are harassed at work. As the events that...

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...