Monthly Archives: November 2015
Delaying a trial – is a fair hearing no longer possible?
A recent case at the EAT acts as a timely reminder that Tribunal proceedings cannot be postponed indefinitely and for significant periods of time. Where this happens there is a …
Vacancies
Following a period of sustained growth we have two opportunities available for commercial and entrepreneurial lawyers. Employment Lawyer Ideally a lawyer with between 3 and 9 years PQE as an …
Holiday entitlement and worker’s changing hours
Under the Working Time Directive full-time workers are entitled to a minimum of four weeks’ annual leave. In the UK there is also a domestic right to an additional 1.6 …
A difference of opinion
The EAT has recently dealt with the question: does inconsistent disciplinary treatment make a dismissal unfair? The Facts The case involved two employees who were attending a corporate event in …
Disciplinary Investigations – Top tips
As all employers will appreciate, it is vital in any disciplinary investigation that a balanced and fair investigation process is carried out. But this is particularly important where there are …
