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BEREAVED TEACHER WINS AFTER “DEVASTATING DISMISSAL”

A Watford schoolteacher who was dismissed after suffering reactive depression following the sudden death of her husband has won her case in Watford Employment Tribunals. Kay Hart was sacked from Central Primary School seven months after first going off after her bereavement . She was later diagnosed with depression and submitted medical certificates accordingly but […]

Big Day for Employment Law Changes

Today is a fairly momentous day as far as employment law goes… There are some important developments which you should know about as they have a radical effect on employee’s rights to bring claims to an Employment Tribunal. 1. Not so much “D” but Fee Day Yes, you thought the day would never come but […]

Employment Tribunal fees to go ahead …for now!

12th July 2013 The Government’s controversial plans to implement a fee system from 29th July 2013 got the green light on Thursday 11th July?after an attempt by Fox Solicitors to halt the introduction failed in the Scottish Court of Session. However, the Judge in refusing the interdict, stated that the matter should proceed to a […]

“WOOLIES” CASE – GAME CHANGER FOR EMPLOYERS

Woolworths, it’s fair to say a British institution for many up to its collapse in 2008, made 30,000 people redundant in the process. Following the Employment Appeal Tribunal’s decision in the recent case of Usdaw v WW Realisation 1 Ltd (formerly Woolworths), the previous “loophole” of avoiding consultation in establishments with less than 20 employees […]

Diabetic Bus Driver wins claims

BUS DRIVER UNFAIRLY DISMISSED AND UNLAWFULLY DISCRIMINATED AGAINST FOR HAVING TIME OFF WITH DIABETES A London bus driver has been awarded almost ?57,000 in damages at an employment tribunal following his unfair dismissal and disability discrimination after developing diabetes. David Hoggett was employed by Abellio London Limited and reported sick after being diagnosed with Type […]

IMPORTANT LAW CHANGES FROM APRIL 2013

As if you didn?t already know, 2013 means major changes in Employment Law!   Last year brought us an increase of the 1 year threshold for (normal*) unfair dismissal claims to 2 years thereby, in theory reducing the number of possible claimants and as we announced more good news for employers is on the agenda […]

Settlement agreements

The Government’s proposals for facilitating the use of settlement agreements are expected to come into force, in Summer 2013. Employers will be able to offer a settlement agreement at any time, irrespective of whether there is an existing dispute, with neither party being able to refer to the fact that an agreement has been offered […]

Employment Tribunal Fees

Summer 2013 will bring changes in the following areas: Employment Tribunal fees to be introduced Fees will be charged for issuing and hearing tribunal claims and for various applications made during tribunal proceedings. Level 1 fees for simpler claims will be ?160 (issue) and ?230 (hearing). Level 2 fees for more complex claims including unfair […]