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Clicking Into Trouble – When Internet Browsing Leads to an Unfair Dismissal

A recent Tribunal decision has sent a clear message to employers: surveillance alone is not a shortcut to fair dismissal….
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Redundancy or restructure? Employment law trip hazards in construction layoffs

Organisations in the construction sector must tread carefully as improperly handled redundancies can be costly….
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Cheesed off: why giving a whistleblower the cold shoulder can cost you

In Ayad v WL Retail Ltd, the Claimant, a cheesecake café worker, successfully brought claims against her former employer after…
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Discrimination & Equality
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Labour Pains – how unconscious bias delivers pregnancy and maternity discrimination

In workplaces that pride themselves on fairness and inclusion, it’s easy to assume that discrimination against pregnant employees and new…
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All in a Day’s Work: What does the Employment Rights Bill mean for Leisure and Hospitality

In this episode Alex and Alice are discussing the Employment Rights Bill and its impact on the Leisure and Hospitality…
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Employee fired after sauna sleepover: Tribunal rules dismissal unfair

A recent decision of the Employment Tribunal highlights that employers must understand and consider whether an employee’s conduct may be…
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Fired over text: WhatsApp with that?

Being fired is rarely a pleasant experience, but being dismissed via WhatsApp, without warning or due process takes it to…
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Employment
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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….
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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…
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