The statutory redundancy ready reckoner (www.gov.uk/calculate-your-redundancy-pay) is very useful for employers and employees alike when calculating redundancy pay. There are, however, a few pointers that are worth considering when you are making your calculations:...
A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal case serves as a helpful reminder to employers that, where an employee makes a complaint of discrimination, even if the employer does not believe that the complaint has merit, they can still be found liable for victimisation owing...
Employment references are generally sent direct to the prospective new employer of an ex-employee. They are not usually copied to the employee themselves. If your ex-employee has asked for a copy then you can, if you wish, provide them with one. However, you are not...
In the recent case of Mrs Cope v Razzle Dazzle Costumes Ltd Mrs Cope, following a tense discussion at work, said “I’m done” and walked out of the building. She later submitted a sick note. Her employer treated her statement as a resignation and treated her as having...
Ed Sheeran has been defending himself in court against claims that he copied Marvin Gaye’s classic Let’s Get It On for his 2014 hit Thinking Out Loud. And while the songwriter had a successful outcome, copyright experts say the real challenge that lies ahead for Ed...
