Can you dismiss an employee if there is no clear act of gross misconduct and a regulator takes no action against the employee?
In the case of Mbubaegbu v Homerton University Hospital NHS Trust, the EAT has found that no single act of gross misconduct is required for a fair dismissal for misconduct.
Zero-hours contract employee entitled to pay during disciplinary suspension
The EAT held in OBI v Rice Shack Ltd that an employee on a zero-hours contract was entitled to be paid at her average weekly earnings rate while suspended pending disciplinary proceedings.
Worker status – a tsunami of gig economy claims?
The issue of worker status continues to make its way into the headlines, fuelling uncertainty about who is self-employed, who is a worker and (most relevant) who has the corresponding employment right
A four-day on-call shift pattern is unlawful rules the High Court
The High Court has decided that South Yorkshire firefighters working 4 days, and being on call for 4 nights, were working in breach of the Working Time Regulations resulting in a review.
When does discrimination arise from a disability?
The Court of Appeal has given a Judgement in City of York Council v Grosset that a dismissal of an employee with a disability can amount to unfavourable treatment.
How to solve a problem like “DoLS”?
This fledgling piece of legislation has a long way to go. It will face a great deal of scrutiny, amendments and then further scrutiny on its journey.
Diwrnod Dadreoleiddio (Deregulation Day)
The Regulation of Registered Social Landlords (Wales) Act 2018 (the Act) received Royal Assent on 13 June 2018 and has/will come into force in stages.
The NHS at 70
Although there may be some wear and tear showing, the overwhelmingly fantastic work carried out all over the country, every day, represents what can usually be expected.
Sodium Valproate – an extraordinary scandal
For decades, pregnant women have been taking sodium valproate medicine unaware of the risks it posed.
Residential care contracts – the Competition and Markets Authority’s draft advice on consumer law
In addition to the final guidance on fees charged after the death of a resident, the Competition and Markets Authority has published draft advice to help care homes understand their wider obligations.
The best things in life are free – but are still subject to consumer protection
The European Court of Justice has confirmed the recent opinion that a state-funded school, providing free education, is subject to the European Union’s rules on unfair contract terms.
Company Secretary Update – June 2018
In this update we cover topics including: corporate tax evasion offences, the government’s consultation on corporate governance and insolvency, this quarter’s key dates (yes, we do mention GDPR!).