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Showing 1–7 of 7 articles in Employment Law
Training clawbacks can constitute an unlawful restraint of trade
Seeking to claw back training costs from wages is common practice. However, a recent ruling has set clearer boundaries as to how this can become an unenforceable restraint of trade. An appellant joine…
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When a discretionary bonus becomes enforceable
Where an employee is promised a discretionary bonus as an incentive, an employer may be held liable for the full figure if the preconditions have been met and the chain of authorisation is fully satis…
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Have you reviewed your workers’ employment status?
Businesses should regularly review whether individuals working for them are correctly classified as employees, workers or self-employed. Getting employment status wrong can result in unexpected tax li…
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All online harassment is unacceptable, in any context
A recent ruling has determined that targeting individuals online, even on a private group chat, can lead to a loss of employment. A Mr. Y was employed by the Royal Mail as a delivery driver with an im…
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Take care when painting non-compete clauses with a broad brush
Protecting hard-won local customer networks is a constant and necessary battle for commercial suppliers. However, a recent High Court judgement has exposed the risks inherent in employing standard ‘bo…
Read moreDon’t let discrimination lead to resignation or risk facing career compensation
A recent ruling has cleared the path to uncapped financial compensation following a forced resignation. A longstanding social worker had complaints raised over her work by an interim service manager.…
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Where do we draw the line between free speech and racism?
The volatile boundary between workplace speech, belief, and discrimination was recently ignited in a case that tested the sanctity of protected beliefs.…
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