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...
by Andrew Macmillan | May 31, 2023 | News
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...
by Andrew Macmillan | May 26, 2023 | News
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...
