When will an employer’s interference with an employee’s right to manifest their religion and beliefs be considered proportionate? Kevin Poulter considers the issue raised by the European Court of Human Rights’ (ECtHR) judgment in Eweida v United Kingdom. Eweida v United Kingdom ((Application Nos 48420/10, 59842/10, 51671/10 and 36516/10) [2013] ECHR 48420/10, [2013] All ER … Continue reading
Young Lawyer Reports Interview with President Young Lawyer Magazine quotes from Legal Cheek interview with Lucy Scott-Moncrieff and picks up on the alternative routes to qualification which may result from the Legal Education and Training Review. Continue reading
I was recently asked by the Daily Mirror to comment on a high-profile story involving the sacking of pundit John McCririck from Channel 4 Racing. Here’s what I had to say about his case: What rights do older workers have? If, as Mr McCririck claims, he has been employed by Channel 4 on rolling contracts … Continue reading
Last week, the business secretary Vince Cable announced that more reforms were planned to make it ‘easier for firms to hire staff while protecting basic labour rights’. Further details of the consultation are available HERE. This is the latest development in the coalition Government’s systematic review of employment law since it took office and follows the … Continue reading
The Tribunal reform is already taking effect. Here is the proof The Tribunal Service has just published some interesting statistics, breaking down the claims, awards and averages over the twelve months to 21 March 2012. Contrary to what we might be told by Vince and the BIS team, the effects of Tribunal reform already seem … Continue reading
Employment analysis: The Court of Appeal has ruled employees on long-term sick leave have a right to carry over their holiday allowance without seeking permission from their employer. Kevin Poulter, an associate in the employment department of Bircham Dyson Bell LLP, advises that reviewing contractual allowances and policies in this area will be essential to … Continue reading
Could the threat of an equal pay audit lead to businesses settling defendable disputes prior to tribunal hearings? Kevin Poulter, an associate in the employment department of Bircham Dyson Bell LLP, predicts what the proposals will mean for employers. Pay Review for Sex Bias Firms The Equality Act 2010 included a provision requiring equal pay … Continue reading
How can companies ensure business secrecy while encouraging employees to use social media? Kevin Poulter examines the case The rise in the use of smartphones and social media means that there is an increased risk of employees leaking sensitive or confidential information about a company and placing it firmly in the public domain. Most employers … Continue reading
How should your business handle misuse of social media by employees? Employment lawyer Kevin Poulter talks through the key issues Social media use seems to be growing faster than the legal or political methods available to control it – as the recent riots have highlighted. Whether it’s naming footballers otherwise protected by a super-injunction, or a breeding salubrious … Continue reading
Can the iconic shop dictate employees’ make-up? Harrods’ motto is Omnia Omnibus Ubique – All Things for All People, Everywhere and its status as a luxury brand has stood for over 150 years. More than 300,000 visitors pass through its doors every day. It is not unfamiliar with controversy which, in recent years, has centred more on … Continue reading
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