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Michael Duggan QC on Whistleblowing, Self Interest and Public Interest: Chesterton Global Limited v Mohamed Nurmohamed, Public Concern at Work – Littleton Chambers

Posted August 22nd, 2017 in appeals, news, public interest, unfair dismissal, whistleblowers by sally

‘Whilst the Taylor Review may be the talking point of the week, Michael Duggan QC writes that the case of Chesterton Global Limited v Mohamed Nurmohamed, Public Concern At Work (intervener) [2017] EWCA Civ 979, 10th July 2017 is perhaps the case of the week. It concerns the vexed question of good faith in public interest disclosures of whistleblowing.’

Littleton Chambers, 19th July 2017

Source: www.littletonchambers.com

Parks police dismissal does not engage article 8 – UK Police Law Blog

Posted August 16th, 2017 in employment, human rights, international courts, local government, London, news, parks, police, redundancy, statutory interpretation, unfair dismissal by sally

‘The recent case of Vining & Ors v London Borough of Wandsworth [2017] EWCA Civ 1092 represents an attempt to circumvent restrictions on certain types of officers from enjoying employment law rights – in a claim of unfair dismissal and for a protective award in respect of an alleged failure in collective consultation relating to their redundancies.’

UK Police Law Blog, 15th August 2017

Source: ukpolicelawblog.com

Employment tribunal upholds part of claim by monitoring officer against council – Local Government Lawyer

Posted July 25th, 2017 in costs, employment tribunals, harassment, local government, news, unfair dismissal, victimisation by sally

‘An employment tribunal has upheld a former monitoring officer’s claim of victimisation and unfair dismissal by a borough council.’

Local Government Lawyer, 25th July 2017

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

The role of employee legitimate expectations in unfair dismissal claims – Lauren Godfrey – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted July 3rd, 2017 in human rights, news, unfair dismissal by tracey

‘A recent EAT ruling JP Morgan v Ktorza continues a line of decisions which limit the role of employee expectations in the determination of unfair dismissals claims further curtailing the extent to which employees can rely on public law notions or human rights principles to challenge their dismissals.’

UK Human Rights Blog, 30th June 2017

Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com

Polkey and the Problem of “Definitely Maybe” – Littleton Chambers

Posted May 17th, 2017 in compensation, constructive dismissal, employment tribunals, news, unfair dismissal by sally

‘Nicholas Siddall considers the recent decision of the EAT in Zebrowski-v-Concentric Birmingham Ltd [2017] UKEAT/0245/16/DA and analyses the guidance there to be found as regards the proper approach to a Polkey deduction.’

Littleton Chambers, 9th May 2017

Source: www.littletonchambers.com

Judge says his sacking for posting abusive comments was unfair – The Guardian

Posted April 18th, 2017 in complaints, internet, judges, news, proportionality, unfair dismissal by sally

‘A judge who was sacked for posting abusive comments on news articles about cases he had heard has admitted he was “reckless” but complained that the sanction was “wholly disproportionate and completely unfair”.’

The Guardian, 13th April 2017

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

£1,200 cost for unfair dismissal claims is challenged in UK’s highest court – The Guardian

Posted March 27th, 2017 in employment tribunals, fees, lord chancellor, news, Supreme Court, trade unions, unfair dismissal by tracey

‘Steep rises in fees for bringing unfair dismissal claims at employment tribunals – which have led to a 70% fall in the number of cases – are to be challenged at the UK’s highest court.’

The Guardian, 27th march 2017

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

‘Self-employed’ plumber had rights as ‘worker’, but not employee, appeal court rules – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 13th, 2017 in appeals, casual workers, disability discrimination, employment tribunals, holiday pay, news, self-incrimination, unfair dismissal by sally

‘A purportedly self-employed plumber engaged through a London-based firm was a ‘worker’, entitled to paid holiday rights and the right to bring a claim for disability discrimination, the Court of Appeal has ruled.’

OUT-LAW.com, 10th February 2017

Source: www.out-law.com

Couple who sacked housekeeper who let boyfriend stay at £10m mansion and drove Porsche when they were away ordered to pay him £8,000 – Daily Telegraph

Posted December 21st, 2016 in employment tribunals, judgments, news, unfair dismissal by tracey

‘A housekeeper who drove his millionaire bosses’ Porsche and had his boyfriend to stay at their home was unfairly sacked because his employers did not follow the correct procedures, a tribunal has ruled.’

Daily Telegraph, 20th December 2016

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Senior former manager sues CPS for unfair dismissal – The Guardian

Posted November 23rd, 2016 in barristers, Crown Prosecution Service, employment tribunals, news, unfair dismissal by tracey

‘A senior former manager is suing the Crown Prosecution Service for unfair and constructive dismissal in an employment claim that has exposed strains in the way cases are brought to trial.’

The Guardian, 21st November 2016

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

SFO asks for private hearing in unfair dismissal claim by ex-Barclays banker – The Guardian

Posted November 21st, 2016 in banking, employment, fraud, news, private hearings, unfair dismissal by sally

‘The Serious Fraud Office will on Monday ask a London employment tribunal to hear an unfair dismissal claim by a former senior banker at Barclays in private.’

The Guardian, 20th November 2016

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Number of people lodging unfair dismissal complaints plummets after Government introduces tribunal fees – The Indepedentn

Posted November 7th, 2016 in employment tribunals, fees, news, race discrimination, sex discrimination, statistics, unfair dismissal by sally

‘The number of workers taking claims of unfair dismissal or discrimination to employment tribunals has slumped since charges came into force, a new study has revealed.’

The Independent, 4th November 2016

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Unfair dismissal cases slump under tribunal fee system, study shows – The Guardian

Posted November 4th, 2016 in disability discrimination, employment tribunals, fees, news, race discrimination, sex discrimination, unfair dismissal by tracey

‘The number of workers taking claims of unfair dismissal or discrimination to employment tribunals has slumped since charges came into force, a study has revealed.’

The Guardian, 4th November 2016

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

BBC journalist wins £50,000 payout after failing to prioritise report on Prince George’s birth – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 19th, 2016 in compensation, media, news, race discrimination, royal family, unfair dismissal by tracey

‘A BBC journalist has won £50,000 in compensation after he was sacked for prioritising a report on Sri Lankan politics over the birth of Prince George.’

Daily Telegraph, 18th September 2016

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Sharon Shoesmith on Baby P, child protection and the tabloid media: ‘I came very close to not standing up again’ – The Guardian

Posted August 22nd, 2016 in causing death of children or vulnerable adults, child cruelty, children, compensation, inquiries, judicial review, local government, media, news, social services, unfair dismissal by sally

‘The death of a toddler at the hands of his abusive family shocked the nation in 2007, and led to the sacking and demonisation of Sharon Shoesmith, head of Haringey children’s services. But was she just a scapegoat?’

The Guardian, 19th August 2016

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Head Teacher’s Safeguarding responsibilities – Employment Law Blog

Posted July 21st, 2016 in appeals, disclosure, duty of care, employment, indecent photographs of children, news, teachers, unfair dismissal by tracey

‘A v B Local Authority and C Governing Body of School [2016] EWCA Civ 766 is concerned with whether an ET had been entitled to find that a Head Teacher of a primary school had been fairly summarily dismissed for gross misconduct, i.e. putting the safety of children at risk, for failing to disclose to the school authorities her close personal relationship with a male (IS) convicted of making indecent images of children by downloading them onto his computer. The ET’s finding was upheld by the EAT (Wilkie J presiding) and has now been upheld by a majority in the Court of Appeal (Black and Floyd LJJ). Elias LJ dissented.’

Employment Law Blog, 20th July 2016

Source: www.employment11kbw.com

What Price a Comment! Chelsea Football Club v Carneiro – Park Square Barristers

Posted July 12th, 2016 in constructive dismissal, employment, employment tribunals, news, sex discrimination, sport, unfair dismissal, women by sally

‘The public falling out between Jose’ Mourinho and Eva Carneiro happened during the first game of the season at Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea Football Club. The manner in which this situation unfolded dominated the headlines, which resulted in a settlement at the Employment Tribunal, Croydon, London on Tuesday 7th June 2016.’

Park Square Barristers, 15th June 2016

Source: www.parksquarebarristers.co.uk

How Much Can I Claim? – No. 5 Chambers

Posted June 2nd, 2016 in compensation, employment tribunals, news, redundancy, unfair dismissal, whistleblowers by sally

‘Every year the Government reviews and uprates the level of employment protection payments. The new rates come into effect on 6 April each year.’

No. 5 Chambers, 27th May 2016

Source: www.no5.com

Magistrate who opposed gay couples adopting to sue Michael Gove – The Guardian

Posted March 14th, 2016 in adoption, children, Christianity, employment tribunals, families, homosexuality, magistrates, news, religious discrimination, sexual orientation discrimination, unfair dismissal by sally

‘A Christian magistrate who was sacked after opposing adoption by gay parents on national television is planning to sue Michael Gove over the decision.’

The Guardian, 13th March 2016

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Dismissed NHS whistleblower who exposed safety concerns handed £1.22m – The Guardian

Posted February 5th, 2016 in damages, health & safety, hospitals, news, unfair dismissal, whistleblowers by tracey

‘An NHS whistleblower who was unfairly sacked after exposing concerns about patient safety has been awarded £1.22m in damages by a hospital trust.’

The Guardian, 4th February 2016

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

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