The EAT in the recent decision of Blackbay Ventures Ltd t/a Chemistree v G**** set out an approach that Employment Tribunals should take when considering protected disclosure cases, which may also assist those representing clients in such cases or those bringing such cases. The EAT identified a number of steps that may be taken by the Tribunal, […]
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Tribunal Awards
According to BIS 35% of claimants failed to receive their Tribunal Award. The research was conducted between May and June 2013 into whether awards were paid, the effect of non-payment and the reasons for non-payment. The actual figure may be even higher as some claimants who answered were unsure whether they had been paid in full […]
When zero hours is not zero hours
There has been much media coverage over the past few months about zero hours contracts. Love them or hate them, they can be very valuable in many industries to flex up and down to demand. The problem with them is that, like most good ideas, they are often misused. Employers often use a zero hour […]
Changing terms and conditions
In this times of tough climate it is not unheard of for employers to implement various measures to cut costs but avoid redundancies. Measures I have seen are temporary reductions in the working week, reductions in hours per day, periods of unpaid holiday and removal of many company perks. Whilst there is obviously the need to […]
Final word on the Employment Tribunal Rules
In the last of my series of blog posts on the new rules of procedure in the Employment Tribunal, I will be mopping up with any left over provisions not yet highlighted. Firstly, I have already mentioned the right to have decisions and orders reconsidered. This is new terminology for the Employment Tribunal and replaces […]