In Bougnaoui and anor v Micropole SA, Advocate General Sharpston has given the opinion that an employee’s dismissal for wearing an Islamic headscarf at work, in breach of a direct[…]
In Taiwo v Olaigbe and another case, the Supreme Court has held that while immigration status is a function of nationality, it is not so closely associated with nationality as[…]
New Case Concerning the Definition of Provision, Criterion or Practice in Disability Discrimination Cases: Carreras v United First Partners Research
LATEST NEWS, Our Services May 31, 2016
Appeal against the dismissal of the Claimant’s claims of disability discrimination by reason of a failure to make reasonable adjustments and of constructive unfair dismissal. Respondent’s cross-appeal to the extent[…]
Article 8 (Right to Privacy) not Engaged by Employer Investigating Employee’s Emails
LATEST NEWS May 20, 2016
Garamukanwa v Solent NHS Trust UKEAT This appeal raises the question whether the Employment Tribunal dealt properly with the Article 8 issue raised by the Claimant below in relation to[…]
Report from Daniel Barnett The Trade Union Bill received Royal Assent today and becomes the Trade Union Act. Key provisions are:- requirement for at least 50% turnout in votes for[…]
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that businesses are entitled to check that their staff are using private messaging applications for work purposes during work hours.[…]
The Art of Employment Law – Workshop at the Jerwood Gallery 22 April 2016 – Book your Place Now!
LATEST NEWS Mar 09, 2016
A settlement agreement is a document that records an employee’s agreement not to pursue a claim or claims against their employer relating to their employment. It can cover almost any[…]
In 2016, employers will begin to feel the impact of the employment law reforms made by the first Conservative Government in nearly 20 years. There are some controversial decisions affecting[…]
Yesterday the Guardian published a report which we assisted on revealing how Sports Direct effectively pays beneath the minimum wage. Read it here