Care workers sleeping at their workplace were “available for work” rather than “working” and so were not entitled to be paid the national minimum wage for the whole of their sleep-in shift.
Sleep-in care workers ‘not entitled to minimum wage’ Read More »
A retention of title clause can be a useful way to protect yourself in business if you supply goods on credit, as it provides you with a form of insurance if your customers fail to pay you. Depending on how the clause is drafted you will either have the right to take your goods back or to claim a stake in any money the customer has received from selling them on. Used appropriately they can be very effective.
Retaining ownership of your goods via a retention of title clause Read More »
A pharmacy dispenser has won her claim of constructive dismissal after her employers spoke openly about her case before it had been concluded
Employee heard manager say her dismissal was ‘work in progress’ Read More »
As a general rule the courts try not to interfere in commercial contracts when a dispute arises as they rightly believe that businesses are best placed to negotiate the terms on which they will deal with each other and, save for in very limited circumstances, that they should be bound by the deal they have struck.
Are ‘no oral modification’ clauses effective in the event of a dispute? Read More »
An optician has won her claim of unfair dismissal and discrimination after her employer tried to reclaim training costs following her maternity leave.
Optician was discriminated against following maternity leave Read More »
Timing can be crucial when deciding to dismiss an employee, as shown in a recent case before the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT).
Two days made all the difference in employer’s right to dismiss Read More »
Companies face penalties if they employ people from other countries without establishing that they are entitled to work in the UK. However, employees must be given every opportunity to provide the necessary documents before they are dismissed or their applications are rejected.
Pakistani worker entitled to appeal dismissal in right to work case Read More »
When entering any sort of contractual relationship it is essential to understand that, as well as those express provisions agreed orally or set out in writing, you will also be bound by a series of terms which will be automatically implied.
Don’t be caught out by implied terms in a commercial contract Read More »
The Supreme Court ruling in the Pimlico Plumbers case and the Employment Tribunal decision involving Hermes help to clarify the difference between ‘worker’ and ‘self-employed’ and could have a significant impact on the gig economy.
Pimlico and Hermes ‘worker’ rulings could affect gig economy Read More »
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