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Dress codes in the workplace – what’s the position?
/in Equality Act 2010, Sexual Discrimination/by Neill ThomasAs workplace culture has become more relaxed over the years, with the introduction of flexible working, more hot desking, working from home, dress down Fridays all becoming more common place, you might be forgiven for thinking that what you wore to work was no longer a matter of any concern. However, a cursory glance through […]
Employment Tribunal Reform – Considering the Government Response
/in Employment Tribunal/by Neill ThomasIn February, the Government delivered its response to the consultation on Employment Tribunal Reform that was published in December 2016 looking at 4 areas – Modernising the handling of employment tribunal claims Delegation of judicial functions to caseworkers Tailoring the panel to the needs of the case Proposed approach to implementing reform in the Employment […]
‘Sleep in’ care workers and the National Minimum Wage – Shannon v Rampersad and others
/in Employment Law, Employment Tribunal/by Meredith HurstThomas Mansfield is acting for an individual in a claim for the National Minimum Wage in respect of shifts when he had to be on the employer’s premises, but could be asleep when he was not otherwise required. As we prepare for the Court of Appeal hearing, we look at the questions of law, and […]
Employment law cases to look out for in 2017
/in Employment Law/by Neill ThomasJust as there is legislative and regulatory change on the horizon for Employment Law, the courts are going to be busy hearing a number of cases that may prove to have a significant impact in a number of areas – from workers rights, discrimination and whistleblowing, all these areas of law are due to be […]
Employment Law 2017 – What’s on the horizon?
/in Employment Law, Employment Legislation/by Neill Thomas2017 is shaping up to be a dynamic year for Employment Law. Even if we leave aside any crystal ball gazing about the potential impact of BREXIT and the consequences of the Great Repeal Bill (What will change? What will stay the same?) there are plenty of changes coming up. We’re also awaiting decisions in […]
Thomas Mansfield represents Claimant in Breach of Privacy Action against the Police
/in Employment Law, Employment Tribunal/by Neill ThomasThomas Mansfield acted for Andrea Brown in claims for breach of data protection and human rights law, misuse of confidential information and misfeasance in public office against the Metropolitan Police and Greater Manchester Police. The claims, which were recently heard at Central London County Court, arose from a trip Ms Brown, then a serving officer […]
Drink and Drugs Abound on Social Media in the UK – and it Could Cost You a Job
/in Uncategorised/by Neill ThomasIn this digital age, social media is one of the most prevalent ways of communicating and socialising. Whilst it can be fantastic for bringing people together and sharing thoughts and memories, it also has the potential to cause problems – and it could be costing people jobs. In a survey of over 2000 UK workers […]
Uplift to Awards Under the ACAS Code
/in Employment Tribunal, Unfair Dismissal/by Meredith HurstIn a case in which an Employment Tribunal makes an award of compensation it has the power to increase compensation by up to 25% if it finds that there has been a failure to comply with the requirements of any relevant ACAS Code of Practice on the part of the employer. It may also decrease […]
Management of disability related absence
/in Absence from work, Equality/by Meredith HurstIn the case of Griffiths v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, the Court of Appeal looked at the question of whether it is a reasonable adjustment to discount disability related absence in an absence management procedure. Previous case law had suggested that it might not be necessary to discount such absence. In this […]