It is possible in some circumstances with long term sickness to adopt the doctrine of frustration and say that the contract has been frustrated, thus bringing the employment contract to end without dismissing the employee in unfair dismissal terms. This is something I have done in practice on a few occasions for employers but it […]
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Social media and employment law
Social media sites are numerous and some more popular than others but their use by employers and employees does throw up all sorts of interesting employment law issues. None more so than the use of LinkedIn given that it is designed to be used in a personal capacity but it is aimed at one’s professional life […]
Service for unfair dismissal
A recent case before the EAT is a useful reminder of the consequences of re-engagement and reinstatement and the possibility that this can extinguish the original dismissal. In this case Mr Lipinski was dismissed for misconduct in March 2010. He presented an Employment Tribunal Claim for unfair dismissal and meanwhile secured employment elsewhere. That new […]