239 articles over 48 pages
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Unappealing result for employer over dismissal
04 October 2012A recent case has highlighted the need for employers to establish clear grounds and evidence for potential dismissal from the start of disciplinary proceedings. Peter Jones from our Employment Team explains.
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Should have gone (carefully) to Specsavers – how the Asda case sends a warning to comparative advertisers
03 October 2012The recent decision in Specsavers International Healthcare Ltd and 3 others v Asda Stores Ltd is a firm reminder to traders to be cautious in the way they involve competitors and their trade marks in comparative advertising campaigns. Mistakes can be financially punitive. Cassandra McCarthy from our Commercial Disputes Team looks at the case in further detail.
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Treading on thin ice
28 September 2012In Crisp v Iceland Foods Ltd, the Employment Tribunal exercised their power to make a recommendation that Iceland must give discrimination training to all HR staff and senior managers. This case emphasised the importance of having suitable Equal Opportunities policies and training available for staff to avoid the public embarrassment of being told by the Tribunal how to train staff and the cost of doing so. Reema Jethwa from our Employment Team looks at the case in further detail.
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NEWS RELEASE - Government signals further upheaval of employment laws
17 September 2012Following a change to employment laws in April 2012 which saw the qualifying period to claim unfair dismissal rise from one year to two, Vince Cable has announced the Government’s intention to make some further potentially significant changes to employment law. Leading South East law firm Rawlison Butler LLP reports on these latest developments.
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Tweet to who? Stop employees preying on your confidential information
17 September 2012The danger faced by employers of their confidential information being released via social media websites reared its head once again in a high profile matter involving Lewis Hamilton and Formula One team Maclaren. William Walsh from the Employment Team considers the steps employers can take to protect their businesses.