Senior fashion executive sues for pregnancy discrimination after she alleges forced resignation

March 12, 2013

A former senior executive at a major fashion label is suing her previous employer for discrimination and unfair dismissal after she resigned in 2011. Ms Kate Torpey commenced employment with Robson Webster Holdings – which owns the fashion labels Jigsaw and Kew – in 1997 as a financial control assistant. She was promoted to the […]

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Can my employees used audio recordings as evidence in the Employment Tribunal?

March 11, 2013

A point which arose in the recent Employment Appeal Tribunal case of Vaughan v London Borough Of Lewisham & Ors was that of the admissibility of audio-recorded evidence in the Employment Tribunal (particularly when it is proportionate to admit or reject the admitting of such evidence). We’ll therefore take a look at this in the following […]

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Beware forcing employees to resign from their employment

March 11, 2013

Employers often wish to get rid of particular employees for a variety of reasons – misconduct on the part of the employee, a clash of personalities, or allegations of under-performance, for example. In dealing with these issues and attempting to maneuever the employee out of their employment, employer’s often suggest to the employee that it […]

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Business Legal Disputes You Should Watch Out For

March 10, 2013

The majority of business lawsuits could be prevented if businesses took proper precautions to develop legal contracts and defenses against legal issues. Most business professionals are focused on the business specifically and miss areas of potential legal dispute. Simply working with business attorneys can greatly diminish chances of lawsuits and enable businesses to develop strategies […]

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What is sexual harassment in the workplace?

February 27, 2013

Sexual harassment in the workplace is an issue that raises its ugly head frequently in Employment Tribunals and the national press. This exposure can be both costly and embarrassing to both the business that is being sued and the alleged perpetrator of the sexual harassment. In this post we’re therefore going to take a look […]

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Whistleblowing commission set up by Public Concern At Work

February 26, 2013

Public Concern At Work have reported that it is setting up a Whistleblowing Commission in order to “examine the existing arrangements for workplace whistleblowing and make recommendations for change”. The Commission has been set up due to concerns over the following areas: Whether the law and policy relating to whistleblowing is effective Whether regulators should be […]

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Compromise Agreement FAQ and Tips

February 20, 2013

Compromise agreement is something quite commonly offered to the worker by his/her employer. However, many people have doubts and questions about it and are unsure whether it protects their interests or works against them. Therefore, the following lines will answer some of the most frequently asked questions regarding this document and its effects. Q: What […]

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ACAS launches consultation on Settlement Agreement Code of Practice

February 19, 2013

Personnel Today have reported that ACAS have announced that there will be a new consultation on a Code of Practice on settlement agreements (read more legal advice on settlement agreements on WardBlawg here). The Government announced in June 2012 that settlement agreements would replace the current “compromise agreements”, with the intention of making it easier […]

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Ex- Stanford Executives Convicted in $7.2 billion Ponzi Scheme

February 19, 2013

The Department of Justice has reported that two former Stanford Financial Group executives were each sentenced to 20 years in a federal prison for aiding convicted financier Robert Allen Stanford in perpetuating a massive Ponzi scheme totaling over $7.2 billion. Gilbert Lopez, the former chief officer of Stanford Financial Group, and former controller Mark Kuhrt […]

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Debt Recovery During a Recession: Considerations for Business

February 14, 2013

Guest post from business lawyers regarding recovery debt during a recession. It will come as no surprise that debt recovery has become a bigger consideration for businesses during the recession. At times where businesses are cutting costs in an effort to increase turnover and manage cash flow, debt recovery has become a big part of […]

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