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07

Nov

2023

Train Depot Controller Succeeds in Unfair Dismissal Claim

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Written by Carina Jheeta

Workplace investigations and disciplinary proceedings, if not conducted fairly, commonly have equally unfair results. That was certainly so in the case of an experienced train depot controller who was summarily dismissed after a locomotive hit the...

17

Oct

2023

Employment Status, Control and Mutuality of Obligation – Guideline Ruling

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Written by Emma-Louise Hewitt

There is no reason in principle why someone who is a shareholder and controlling director of a company cannot also be its employee. However, as an Employment Tribunal (ET) ruling made plain, the assessment of whether an employment relationship does...

04

Feb

2021

Gay Royal Navy employee can pursue indirect discrimination claim

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Written by Emma-Louise Hewitt

Statutory provisions that can have a discriminatory impact on individuals due to their sexual orientation have steadily been eradicated. However, some remain and, in an important ruling concerning a gay member of the Royal Navy, one was identified...

16

Dec

2020

Employer pays high price for putting pressure on worker to retire

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Written by Emma-Louise Hewitt

Those who do hard physical jobs may find things more challenging as they get older but that is no excuse for employers to put pressure on them to retire. An employer who did just that had findings of unfair dismissal and age discrimination made...

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