The claim launched by McDonald’s against its ex-CEO highlights the need for care in agreeing exit packages.
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The amount that an employer should pay towards a departing employee’s legal fees for taking advice on a settlement agreement...
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The legal distinction between employee and worker usually focuses on rights such as leave and pay, but what happens in...
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Where lies the burden of proof in discrimination claims in a case where...
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Charles Wynn-Evans examines the issues arising from HR referring an employee to occupational health and the lessons to be learnt...
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Although the prescription of medicinal cannabis products is not yet widespread in the UK, employers need to be aware of the legal framework concerning its use
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HR practitioners, even some line managers, know full well that an employee at risk of redundancy when they are on...
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Most employers wanting to part company with an employee will be aware of the most common claims that the individual...
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Can an employee challenge an investigation that has led to an unflattering reference? A recent decision sheds more light on...
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Charles Wynn-Evans of Dechert LLP reports on some recent decisions on subject access requests, which will give employers food for...
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When defending tribunal claims, employers need to gather relevant evidence and prepare arguments about the employee’s efforts to mitigate their...
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Charles Wynn-Evans questions whether garden leave is all it is cracked up to be or if there are hidden pitfalls...
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Recent cases show that EATs want tribunals to take a stronger line on costs when parties are found to have lied. Charles Wynn-Evans considers the potential impact.