employment law

The Importance of Proper Coverage for Employees Driving on the Job

May 10, 2013

(US law and generally) Competitive threats are not the only threats that business owners face daily. The threat of litigation from strangers or employees is always present, coupled with the inherent risk of losing productive assets like vehicles or inventory. Businesses that employ drivers should ensure that they insure against civil suits from strangers, civil […]

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Telecommunication companies ordered to pay almost £100,000 in wage arrears

April 9, 2013

Two British telecommunication companies have been ordered to pay wage arrears of almost £100,000 to almost 200 of their call-centre telesales workers after it was ruled that they had been underpaying them over a substantial period of time. The two companies, Axis Telecom Ltd and Servizon Ltd, were taken to the Employment Tribunal by HM […]

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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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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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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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The dangers of knowingly falsely accounting as a director of a company

February 12, 2013

The recent criminal prosecution of Waheed Luqman, reported here, demonstrates how careful those controlling a business must be to avoid knowingly submitting misleading statements as to their business’ finances. False accounting is a criminal offence under s.933 of the Companies Act 2006 and can result in a jail sentence of up to ten years. We’ll […]

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Worker succeeds in obtaining enforcement order against employer in High Court

February 12, 2013

This is Jersey reports that an employee has succeeded in obtaining an Order for enforcement against their former after the employer failed to pay an award for compensation from the Employment Tribunal. Mr Carratu instructed an unfair dismissal solicitor and succeeded in his unfair dismissal claim to the Employment Tribunal last year. He was awarded £19,000 for […]

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