Employment and HR

• Dismissal on Account of Long-Term Sickness

  • Posted28 June 2012

  When an employee is dismissed for a reason relating to their capability to perform the work for which they were employed, whether or not the dismissal is fair or unfair...

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• TUPE – Service Provision Changes

  • Posted19 June 2012

  In Hunter v McCarrick, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) held that for there to be a service provision change within the meaning of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of...

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• ACAS Guidance for Employers on the Olympic Games

  • Posted11 June 2012

  The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) has issued guidance for employers on some of the issues that might arise in connection with the London 2012 Olympic Games, which commence...

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• The Employment Status of Partners

  • Posted6 June 2012

  Whether or not someone is a partner or an employee of a business will depend on the exact nature of the relationship and the agreement that exists between the parties....

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• Territorial Jurisdiction in Unfair Dismissal Claims

  • Posted24 May 2012

  Under Section 94(1) of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (ERA), an employee has the right not to be unfairly dismissed. Whilst the legislation does not contain any geographical limitation, it...

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• The Olympic Games – Are You Prepared?

  • Posted16 May 2012

  With only a couple of months to go before the London 2012 Olympic Games commence on 27 July 2012, employers are reminded of the importance of having a clear policy...

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