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Tired security guard, cctv screen and stress headache from late shift in safety and video surveillance in office. Fatigue, digital monitor and exhausted man in control room for night work protection.

You snooze, you…win? How falling asleep on the job led to £20k compensation

In Okoro v Bidvest Noonan (UK) Ltd, the Claimant brought claims for unfair and wrongful dismissal after being dismissed for…
12 months ago
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Is surveillance during sick leave ever justified?

What happens when workplace suspicion overrides medical evidence? In Kerita v BMW (UK) Manufacturing Limited, a disabled factory worker, suffering…
12 months ago
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All in a Day’s Work Immigration Update – Skilled Worker Visa Changes

In this episode Usof and Alex are discussing the skilled worker visa changes which came into force on 22 July…
12 months ago
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Non-Compete Clauses: Government Reform Plans Back in Focus

In May 2023, the previous Government announced a significant proposal to reform the use of non-compete clauses in employment contracts….
1 year ago
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Coldplay Affair – What if it happened in the UK?

The recent resignation of Andy Byron, CEO of Astronomer, has ignited global debate around workplace relationships, leadership accountability and the…
1 year ago
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Employment Rights Bill 2025: Key Amendments Employers and Employees Must Know

A series of significant amendments were made to the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) last week, covering key areas such as…
1 year ago
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Is it discrimination to call a neurodiverse employee a ‘weirdo’?

In the recent Tribunal case of Nicholas James v The Venture (Wrexham) Ltd the Claimant brought claims against his employer…
1 year ago
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ACAS Early Conciliation Clarity: Our Employment Team Secures Client Victory on Tribunal Time Limits 

Darren Smith and Hannah King from Herrington Carmichael’s Employment Team have successfully acted for the Respondent in the recent Employment…
1 year ago
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All in a Day’s Work – TUPE Transfers in Corporate Transactions

In this episode, Alex Harper and Hannah King dive into the key employment issues that arise during corporate transactions in…
1 year ago
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Criticising an Employee’s Work as “Messy” is not Harassment, Tribunal Finds

A recent Employment Tribunal decision has provided clarity on the distinction between legitimate performance management and harassment or disability discrimination….
1 year ago
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Mugged Off! How a missing cup brewed up a Tribunal claim…

A recent Employment Tribunal decision highlights the importance of maintaining employee safety and professional conduct in the workplace, even where…
1 year ago
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Apprentice with ADHD loses unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claim after threatening colleague who ‘poked holes in his sandwiches’

A recent Employment Tribunal decision highlights the importance of maintaining employee safety and professional conduct in the workplace, even where…
1 year ago