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29 Jul 2021 14:14
ROYAL MAIL GROUP LTD V EFOBI [2021] UKSC 33David Flood, led by David Reade QC for the Respondent Royal Mail Group Ltd, has provided initial comments on the judgment in the Supreme Court Case of Royal Mail group Ltd v Efobi [2021] UKSC 33. David commented: “In Royal Mail Group Ltd v Efobi the primary issue for the Supreme Court was whether more...
7 Jul 2021 11:06
We are RecruitingIf you are a member of the Bar or a 3rd six pupil, seeking to leave the city hustle and bustle aside and relocate to practice in the scenic South West, we want to hear from you! Magdalen Chambers is one of the largest sets in the south west outside of Bristol with members excelling in a wide range more...
29 Jun 2021 11:22
When Should You Choose A Settlement?Legal disputes have many stages before they reach a judge to deliver a verdict, for both civil and criminal cases. Continue reading here https://www.hillhousechambers.co.uk/post/when-should-you-choose-a-settlement more...
23 Jun 2021 09:40
Simon Gorton QC successfully acts for Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police at Employment Appeal TribunalSimon Gorton QC from Exchange Chambers has successfully acted for the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police (the appellant) at the Employment Appeal Tribunal (Mrs Justice Stacey). In Ashton and others v Greater Manchester Police, the Appeal Tribunal considered issues of judicial proceedings more...
11 May 2021 11:12
**We are Recruiting**If you are a member of the Bar seeking to leave the city hustle and bustle aside and relocate to practice in the scenic South West, we want to hear from you! Magdalen Chambers is one of the largest sets in the south west outside of Bristol with members excelling in a wide range of areas of civil and more...
29 Apr 2021 09:41
David Flood in Supreme Court caseDavid Flood has recently appeared in the Supreme Court case of Efobi (Apellant) -v- Royal Mail Group (Respondent). The key issue is, in a claim for discrimination, whether the Claimant bears the burden of proving that discrimination has occurred or whether the burden is neutral under Section 136 of more...
15 Apr 2021 11:11
An employer’s guide to stress in the workplace: assessing the risks and taking actionStress awareness month has been held every April in the UK since 1992. Despite an increased public awareness of how stress affects health and the workplace, according to the Stress Management Society many UK adults still feel overwhelmed or unable to cope with the demands of their job. Working more...
1 Apr 2021 15:35
Health and safety policy template: Generate yours now!A health and safety policy template sets out your arrangements for health and safety at your workplace. Staff handbook and policies includes a health and safety policy template; you can choose to generate the policy either on its own or as part of a full staff handbook. Your health and safety policy more...
22 Mar 2021 11:48
Horizon Scanning: Are you ready for this April’s employment law changes?April’s always a busy time of year for any employer or HR professional; not only does it mark the end of one tax year and the start of the next, but it’s also the time of year that important employment law changes kick in. From the extension of the National Living Wage to increases to statutory more...
22 Mar 2021 11:35
The providers of ‘Ride Hailing apps’ and their drivers: another judgment from AmsterdamThree applicants v Ola Netherlands B.V. C/13/689705 / HA RK 20-258, District Court, Amsterdam (11 March 2021) An Amsterdam Court has ordered Ola (a smartphone-hailing taxi organisation like Uber) to be more transparent about the data it uses as the basis for decisions on suspensions and wage more...
4 Mar 2021 12:18
Legal news flash: The 2021 BudgetThe Government delivered its 2021 Budget yesterday, which included a range of extended support for the self-employed and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. With an announcement that the economy has shrunk by 10%, which is the largest fall in over 300 years, the Chancellor stated that the more...
2 Mar 2021 15:52
High Court: Covid self-employed support scheme does not unlawfully discriminate against womenR (The Motherhood Plan and Anor) v HM Treasury [2021] EWHC 309 (Admin) — read judgment In a judgment handed down on 17 February 2021, the High Court has ruled that the Self Employment Income Support Scheme (“the Scheme”) introduced during the coronavirus pandemic does not indirectly discriminate more...
25 Feb 2021 16:56
Craig Ludlow analyses the Supreme Court’s judgment in Uber and examines its likely potential scope and impact on the issue of employment status in the futureCraig Ludlow, who heads 3PB’s Employment & Discrimination Law Group, analyses the Supreme Court’s judgment in Uber and examines its likely potential scope and impact on the issue of employment status in the future. To read his full briefing on the Uber employment status case, click here. View Craig more...
22 Feb 2021 11:23
Legal news flash: Uber drivers are workers not independent contractorsThe Supreme Court has ruled against Uber in a landmark judgment, confirming that Uber drivers are workers and not independent contractors. What does the judgment mean? The judgment means that Uber’s drivers are entitled to important workers’ rights not available to self-employed contractors. These more...
11 Feb 2021 09:54
Joseph England takes a closer look at s.109(4) EA 2010 as a statutory defence for discrimination3PB’s specialist employment law barrister Joseph England has reviewed the case of Allay (UK) Limited v Gehlen in which the employer used s.109(4) Equality Act 2010 as a statutory defence. s.109(4) EA 2010 provides a defence for an employer when discrimination has been found if they took “all more...
9 Feb 2021 16:57
Employment Case Law update by Laura HalsallEmployment team member Laura Halsall has written a case law update looking at the top employment law cases of 2020. Laura has included 10 cases in her summary and we hope it will be of benefit to those practising in employment and discrimination law. Laura is our employment team’s newest member, more...
9 Feb 2021 11:11
Universal Credit childcare payment system indirectly discriminates against womenR (Salvato) v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions [2021] EWHC 102 (Admin) As any working parent will tell you, childcare is expensive. Unlike in some other European countries, there is no universal provision of free or affordable childcare for school age children in the UK. This can create a more...
4 Feb 2021 10:59
Simon Lofthouse QC and Zulfikar Khayum successfully defeat a challenge to arbitral award in respect of £1bn claimSimon Lofthouse QC and Zulfikar Khayum have successfully defeated a challenge to an arbitral award brought by a joint venture contractor in respect of a £1bn claim brought by their client who was the employer under a contract for the construction of a state-of-the-art hospital in Doha. The judgment more...
1 Feb 2021 10:26
Julian King in trio of Police Misconduct HearingsJulian King from Exchange Chambers has recently represented police officers in 3 separate misconduct hearings in Lancashire Constabulary. PC W faced allegations of possession of indecent images, PC M faced allegations of misuse of intelligence systems and false reports and Insp B faced allegations more...
20 Jan 2021 16:19
Coronavirus and employment law - latest newsFurlough With news that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended to 30 April 2021, employers would be wise to check the updated guidance on Gov.UK with regards to the current furlough arrangements and who can be included within the scheme. Click here to view the guidance. The Tribunals more...
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