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Usually, employers are worried about their investigations not being detailed enough. However, in the case of NHS 24 v Pillar the question was whether the investigation was too thorough!
Employers need to stay on the right side of the immigration rules. A failure to carry out the right to work document checks on employees can result in a penalty of up to £20,000 per employee. There is a defence if you can show that you carried out certain document checks.
A worker is protected from detriment or dismissal under UK whistleblowing laws if he or she discloses information in the reasonable belief that it is made in the public interest and that it shows certain types of wrongdoing have taken place, or will take place.
Many of us have told a white lie or two at some stage – a fib designed to spare someone’s feelings. However, in the case of Rawlinson v Brightside Group Ltd the lie tied the employer in knots and eventually led to a successful constructive dismissal claim.
A top judge has called on the Government to clarify its stance surrounding corporate law disputes after Brexit.
Lord Chief Justice Thomas, who is head of the judiciary in England and Wales stated that “English law and the English courts will be used to resolve business disputes after Britain has withdrawn from the EU in 2019”.
However, he has urged the Government to clarify the position, particularly the mutual recognition of judgements throughout Europe, which currently happen automatically under EU law.
In a speech, Lord Thomas said: “Brexit will not change the substantive content and application of English contract law — as it was never part of EU law”.
He also added: “It is the wish of the entire legal community to continue to assure businesses here and elsewhere in the world that using English law . . . will continue to be the same after March 2019 as it is today.”
He insisted that the Government must clarify the position as contracts are being made every day which will be binding for years to come.
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The highest court in the United Kingdom has today delivered a landmark Judgment that employment tribunal fees are unlawful.
In a spectacular decision, the Supreme Court held that fees of up to £1,200 were hindering workers, particularly those earning a lower wage, from getting the justice they deserve.