Employees have a right not to be unfairly dismissed from employment. Before dismissing an employee, employers need to make sure that they have a potentially fair reason.
The five potentially fair reasons for dismissal are: capability or qualifications; conduct; redundancy; where continued employment would contravene the law; and “some other substantial reason”.
One of my senior planning department employees has recently got married. Her new husband works for our fiercest competitor and...
A former NHS worker has been awarded £933,115 in compensation after an employment tribunal found that he had been subject to...
Details have been published of planned changes to the limits and amounts payable under employment legislation. The changes, due to...
Every year brings with it some important new employment legislation for the employer to negotiate. Whether related to unfair dismissal,...
Kay v Cheadle Royal Healthcare Ltd t/a Affinity HealthcareFACTSMrs Kay was employed at Cheadle Royal Hospital as a deputy ward...
A doctor who was dismissed from her position at a hospital in Yorkshire has been awarded £4.5 million after winning...
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Zulhayir v JJ Food Service LtdFACTSMr Zulhayir was a delivery driver for JJ Food Service Ltd. Mr Zulhayir was on...
The adage that “too many cooks spoil the broth” is never more accurate than when applied to employment law. Joanne...
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A worker suffered age discrimination and was unfairly dismissed from his role in a leisure centre because his local authority...
South Tyneside Council v WardFACTSMrs Ward had worked for the employer since 1987. In 2003, Mrs Ward’s team moved offices...
McBride v Falkirk Football & Athletic ClubFACTSIn December 2008, Mr May became overall manager of Falkirk Football & Athletic Club....
