Fake brake pads in Northern Ireland
The counterfeit goods were extremely dangerous with some parts merely held together with glue.
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Dismissal is dismissal – mistake or not
An employer was experiencing financial difficulties and told an employee to move over to ‘self employed’.
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Loss or Theft
A recent case highlights the necessity to be clear when carrying out dismissal procedures.
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Stress at Work
The CIPD have produced a useful guide on stress at work entitled ‘Work-related stress – What the Law says’.
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Who is a worker?
This case could have a bearing when considering whether ‘self employed’ people are considered workers, eg valeters/drivers etc.
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Employment Tribunal claims – Employers ability to pay
The employer’s ability to pay a claim is not a factor so beware!
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A week’s pay – inclusive of discretionary bonus
There was an argument that a discretionary bonus should be included in the calculation of a ‘weeks pay’ for the purpose of calculating compensation.
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Purchase schemes by salary sacrifice are VATable
The European Court of Justice has given a wide ruling that most schemes where employees can take salary sacrifice to receive beneficial vouchers.
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Complying with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations
Further Office of Fair Trading guidance on complying with these Regulations regarding checking the mechanical condition of the vehicle
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Equality Law – How it affects recruitment
The Act introduces what it refers to as ‘Protected Characteristics’ (age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation).
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Tribunal finds in favour of employer even through principles of natural justice appear to be missing
The disciplinary hearing found the Bashirs should be summarily (instantly) dismissed for serious misconduct.
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Health and Safety and Disability
‘Health and Safety’ is sometimes used as an excuse for not employing someone with a disability when in fact it is unfounded.
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