Still confusion over accumulation of holiday during sick leave
An employee had been on long term sick leave for over six years and when his employment terminated, he claimed for payment for accrued holiday.
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When can discussing sexual orientation amount to discrimination?
An employee moved from one branch to another and found out that his homosexuality had been discussed at the new branch.
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Inadvertent text message can be costly
The employee spoke to the manager who intimated that the two of them could not work together and it would be better if she left.
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The need for first hand witness evidence in disciplinary hearings
Hearsay evidence is irrational and breaches an employee’s rights to a fair hearing.
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Capability Dismissals
Is there a genuine belief that the employee is not capable of undertaking the job at hand.
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Discrimination
It has been determined that if an employer can show genuine and justifiable reasons based on costs that a company has chosen to implement a particular policy.
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Dismissed for not accepting pay cut
An employee who was the only one out of a group of 77 not to accept the 5% decrease, had been lawfully dismissed
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Beware of lookalike websites which charge for government services
Companies are deceiving consumers by charging for information which is free on government sites.
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Corporate hospitality – Bribery Act
Factors to be taken into consideration when considering whether corporate hospitality becomes a bribe.
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Complying with the Consumer Protections from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008
In this article we look at further guidance issued by the OFT regarding sales service and complying with the CPR’s.
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Lucy Bonham Carter PLAGIARIST OR ACTRESS?
If imitation be the sincerest form of flattery, plagiarism must be the sincerest form of theft. Of course it is really the sincerest form of laziness.
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Transferring Confidential Information
It was ruled that an employee who transfers large amounts of an employer’s confidential information could be dismissed for gross misconduct.
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