This blog is not about the rights and wrongs of the decision to dismiss Sharon Shoesmith following the Baby P case in Haringey, although I am sure many readers have a view on the subject. Instead, it is about the misreporting of the case itself. I am sure we have all read the press coverage […]
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Unfair dismissal limits
There appears to be some confusion amongst the public over the new unfair dismissal limits. By way of a reminder, the law changed on 29th July to cap the value of unfair dismissal claims at either £74,200 or 52 weeks’ pay, which ever is lowest. The cause for confusion is when the limit applies. The […]
New limits on Unfair Dismissal
The Order dealing with the variation to the limit in Unfair Dismissal Claims has been laid before Parliament. If made, the Order will limit Unfair Dismissal claims to 52 week’s pay or £74,200, whichever is the lowest. It will apply to any dismissals after the Order is made, which the Government expects to be July. […]