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The Employment Appeal Tribunal in the case of Citizens Advice Merton and Lambeth Ltd v Mefful have recently found that it was wrong for a tribunal to consider events after a decision to dismiss had been taken, when considering a claim of unfair dismissal.

The Court of Appeal in the case of Smith v Pimlico Plumbers Ltd has held that a worker can carry over leave that has been taken, but not paid.

In recent years, the courts in England and Wales have exerted pressure on parties to engage in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in respect of their proceedings. Typically, but not exclusively, this is a participation in consensual, but private, mediation. Indeed, in a speech last year, the Master of the Rolls, Sir Geoffrey Vos, made clear compulsory mediation was on the judicial agenda.

In Allette v Scarsdale Grange Nursing Home Ltd, the employment tribunal held that the summary dismissal of a care assistant working in a nursing home who refused to be vaccinated against COVID-19 was fair, and the interference with her Article 8 right to privacy was justified. It is important to note that the requirement to be vaccinated and the resulting dismissal were before vaccinations became mandatory for care home staff.

Issued every three months, the Banking Update provides you with a brief snapshot of what our team have been up to, as well as a look at any big sector updates or changes.

In Hope v British Medical Association, the Employment Appeal Tribunal has held that a dismissal on the grounds of gross misconduct relating to the raising of multiple vexatious grievances was fair.

Devonshires is pleased to present THE IN LAWS 2022 Events Programme. Join our forum tailored to the needs of in house lawyers. We host webinars, seminars, soft skills training sessions and the opportunity to meet and network in a social setting.

A growing list of big brand employers are changing their rules and cutting sick pay to the statutory level for unvaccinated employees with no mitigating circumstances or medical exemption, who are required to self-isolate after being identified as a close contact of someone with Covid-19. Background Currently, Statutory Sick Pay is extended to cover the

On Monday (10 January 2022) Michael Gove, the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, announced the Government’s latest strategy to address the building safety crisis.

The disability employment gap remains high at 28.4%, despite a small decrease of 4.8% over the last eight years. In a bid to improve inclusive practices within the UK, the Government has now launched a consultation into whether workforce reporting on disability should be introduced for employers with 250 or more employees.

One of the “known unknowns” about Brexit is the extent to which London courts will continue to be a forum for major commercial international dispute resolution. The London courts are recognised to have an independent judiciary, as well as a specialist commercial and business division used to dealing with international disputes and their effective and efficient disposal.

The number of menopause claims in the Employment Tribunal has increased threefold in the last three years. Menopause is not a stand-alone protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010; however, depending on the facts of the case, a menopausal worker may be protected on the grounds of sex, age or disability. It is the latter characteristic that is most commonly relied upon.