by Andrew Macmillan | Jul 17, 2023 | News
Was it lawful for the Government, without consultation, to revoke legislation which prevented workers on strike being replaced by agency workers? No, held the High Court in a recent case brought by the ASLEF union. The Secretary of State had, through the Conduct of...
by Andrew Macmillan | Jul 11, 2023 | News
Can a person be an employee or worker of two different employers at the same time in respect of the same work? No, decided the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) in the recent case of United Taxis v Comolly. Mr Comolly was a taxi driver who carried-out work driving...
by Andrew Macmillan | Jul 3, 2023 | News
Can a Claimant be harassed if they were not aware of the act of harassment? No, held the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) in the recent case of Greasley-Adams v Royal Mail Group Limited. The Claimant argued that he had suffered harassment in relation to his disability...
by Andrew Macmillan | Jun 26, 2023 | News
In discrimination claims for manifestation of a religion or belief, does a tribunal have to decide whether an employer’s actions were motivated only by the objectionable manifestation of a religion or belief, rather than the belief itself? Yes, held the Employment...
by Andrew Macmillan | Jun 15, 2023 | News
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...
by Andrew Macmillan | Jun 8, 2023 | News
Around 40 companies in Portugal are taking part in a six-month government-funded trial of a four-day working week. Participants, which include a nursery, care home, retailers and not-for-profit organisations among others, have committed to reducing employees’ weekly...
