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EAT rules time extensions may be permitted if a grievance has caused a delay in issuing proceedings
/in Employees, Employers, Employment Tribunal/by Kate BrownIn a recent case the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) held that a Tribunal can allow for an extension of time for claimants bringing discrimination claims, where they have waited to issue proceedings while pursuing a grievance. In the recent case of Wells Cathedral v Souter 2021, the claimants, two renowned classical musicians formally employed at […]
Compulsory ADR – a cultural shift in civil litigation?
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Business protection from current and former employees
/in Employers/by Jonathan MansfieldIn an article for London Business Matters, the official publication of London’s Chamber of Commerce, Jonathan Mansfield discusses steps employers can take to protect their business from ex-employees. An important challenge for employers is how to protect the business from former employees. While working for the firm, employees may acquire knowledge of confidential information of […]
Season’s greetings & a year in review
/in News/by Neill ThomasAs the end of 2021 approaches, we want to say thank you to our clients, contacts, colleagues, families and friends for their support over the last 12 months. It’s been another challenging year as the pandemic continues to run its course, but we want to share some of the positive news and exciting innovations which […]
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What are the implications of the latest flexible working proposals?
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How whistleblowers can fall short of protection
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How to avoid reduced pay and benefits impacting staff engagement
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