Return To Work Interviews

Return to work interview questions designed to reduce amounts of sickness absence: As a guide, the following questions and points can provide a helpful framework for the return to work interview: Welcome the individual back. They may be feeling worried, particularly...

Health and Safety Detriments

Was the Claimant subjected to a detriment and/or dismissed for health and safety reasons when he resigned his employment having refused to go back to work as a driving examiner during the Coronavirus pandemic? No, held the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) in a recent...

Royal Assent for new Family Friendly Legislation

Three Acts (stemming from Private Members’ Bills) received Royal Assent yesterday. The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act allows eligible employed parents whose new-born baby is admitted to neonatal care to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave, in addition to other leave...

Furlough and Redundancy

Was a Claimant unfairly dismissed by reason of redundancy because the Respondent did not consider the possibility of putting the Claimant on furlough? Yes, held the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) in the case of Lovingangels Care Home Limited v Mhindurwa. The...

The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023

The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 received Royal Assent last week. The commencement date has not been announced but, according to the government release, will be in about one year’s time. In brief, it requires employers to ensure all tips and service...