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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Constructive Dismissal Cases
Constructive dismissal is usually defined where by an employee terminates their employment in response to a fundamental breach by the employer.
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Parental Leave
Employers should look to implement a paternity leave policy, which will clearly set out both parties expectations.
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Changes to RIDDOR reporting to HSE
A business wishing to report an incident under the RIDDOR scheme will be need to report it online.
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