Wrong to look for primary cause of resignation
In Logan v Celyn House Ltd the EAT held that where there is more than one reason for a resignation
7 September 2012
PILON payable even though misconduct discovered
Many contracts contain a clause allowing the employer to make a payment in lieu of notice (PILON).
29 August 2012
Suggestion of "playing the race card" was discrimination
Following a number of incidents, tensions developed between Morris, who is black, and his manager, Tigue.
29 August 2012
Average labour turnover rate of 15.6%
The latest XpertHR research shows that the median labour turnover rate for 2011
22 August 2012
CIPD survey explains gravity defying labour market
The precarious nature of the current market is highlighted by
22 August 2012
EU proposals to measure health during redundancy
According to The Telegraph [13 August 2012], under rules, being drawn up by Spanish MEP Alejandro Cercas,
22 August 2012
New working group to help with caring responsibilities
Care Services Minister, Paul Burstow, has announced a new government and employers working group
22 August 2012
Non-solicitation clause reasonable
In Safetynet Security Ltd v Coppage and another, the Mercantile Court enforced a six month post-termination
22 August 2012
Directors not part of organised grouping of employees
In Edinburgh Home-Link Partnership and others v The City of Edinburgh Council and others the EAT held that the directors of a housing charity
22 August 2012
Redundancy pool of one may be reasonable
In Wrexham Golf Co Ltd v Ingham the EAT overturned a tribunal’s decision that the dismissal of the Golf Club’s steward
22 August 2012