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Addison Lee loses appeal on workers’ rights

Nov 14, 2018 | 0

The latest ruling to go against gig-economy companies ruled that British drivers at car service Addison Lee are workers, entitling them to rights such as the minimum wage.

Gay man wins Supreme Court case on equal pension rights

Jul 13, 2017 | 0

A gay man has won a landmark ruling at the UK’s highest court which will secure his husband the same pension rights as a wife would receive.

Complaining against a bad employer has become too expensive for many workers

Jun 13, 2014 | 0

Employers who bully, harass or cheat their workers out of their wages are increasingly likely to...

Muslim couple claim victimisation at being refused leave by Morrisons during Ramadan

Apr 3, 2014 | 1

A married couple, Donna and Yassin Tunkara, claim they were victimised at work due to their...

Illegal worker fines up 50% on last year

Mar 28, 2014 | 0

Data obtained by Warrington-based employment services provider Parasol under the Freedom of...

Two female executives claim they were sacked after rejecting sexual advances

Mar 18, 2014 | 0

Two female sales executives, Anna Mazover and Diana Nicholl-Pierson have taken their employer,...

Two thirds of companies say ethics play a part in their recruitment process

Dec 11, 2013 | 1

The Institute of Business Ethics (IBE) publishes today (11 December) its seventh survey exploring...

Only 1 employer ´named and shamed´ so far for paying less than minimum wage

Dec 5, 2013 | 0

A new report released today from Centre for London and Trust for London, Settle for Nothing Less,...

9 out of 10 employers have had an employment issue arising from a Christmas party

Dec 2, 2013 | 0

The office Christmas party is often the one time of year when all employees are brought together...

Garden leave clause upheld by the High Court

Nov 28, 2013 | 0

Garden leave: 12 month restriction upheld by High Court The recent decision in JM Finn & Co...

Charlie Ryan: Is it ever a good idea for interns to sue their employer?

Nov 11, 2013 | 0

In light of recent news that Condé Nast are suspending their internships due in part to a couple...

A third of Employment Tribunal awards are never paid

Nov 4, 2013 | 1

New government commissioned research has found that over half of individuals awarded a pay out...

High Court rejects UNISON tribunal fees judicial review

Jul 25, 2013 | 0

It has been reported that the High Court rejected on paper an application for judicial review by...

Chorley healthcare firm in court over severed thumb

Jan 7, 2013 | 0

A healthcare manufacturer has appeared in court after an employee at a Chorley factory lost part...

Eversheds comment: UK court of appeal set to rule whether employers can be held liable for employee spats

Dec 10, 2012 | 0

However harmonious a working environment, there will inevitably be occasions when disagreements or...

Concrete firm in court after worker hit by forklift

Nov 20, 2012 | 0

A Shropshire concrete firm has been prosecuted after a worker suffered serious leg injuries when...

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