In Phoenix House Ltd v Stockman, the EAT were asked to determine whether Mrs Stockman’s behaviour in covertly recording a meeting with HR amounted to misconduct and, if so, whether the compensation awarded by the ET should be reduced as a result.
In May 2013, Mrs Stockman, a financial accountant, covertly recorded a meeting
As you may be aware, since February 2017, all Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal judgments have been published on an online register on the gov.uk website. A recent case in the Court of Appeal has confirmed that, other than in cases of national security, the online register will always maintain a copy of any
Our latest blog post reviews two important developments in the calculation of holiday pay. First, the Government announced late last year that it will extend the reference period for calculating holiday pay. Second, the recent decision in Flowers v East of England Ambulance Trust clarifies the uncertainty surrounding whether voluntary overtime should be included in
Whistleblowing has been a hot topic for employers in recent years. In our latest blog post, we set out a reminder of the key points and highlight some recent developments.
What is whistleblowing?
In the wake of #MeToo and the associated shift in the way allegations of sexual harassment are treated by employers, making the decision to suspend an employee can have far-reaching repercussions for employers and employees alike.
Importantly, in 2007, the Court of Appeal, in Mezey v South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS
The case of Hargreaves v Department for Work and Pensions provides a useful reminder of what employers should keep in mind when managing an employee with a disability, including the following:
These two small, but practically important, changes are coming in: one next month and the other next year.
From 6 April 2019, new rules relating to payslips will apply. The key points are: