Redundancy Law Update
Redundancy – Meaning of “establishment” confirmed by the European Court of Justice. The case USDAW and another –v- Realisation One Limited and Others more affectionally known as “The Woolworths and Ethel Austin cases” has been
Union at War with Airline in Collective Bargaining Row
The bad old days in which company bosses were constantly at odds with trade unions have largely been consigned to history. However, in one case, the relationship between an airline and a union representing its
Redundant Shop Workers Suffer European Setback
Thousands of shop workers who were made redundant when their employers went bust in the recession have suffered a set-back in their fight for compensation after the European Court of Justice (ECJ) clarified a crucial
Struggling Finance Company Receives High Court Aid
A struggling finance company, which encountered a perfect storm when Ukraine’s currency was dramatically devalued on the outbreak of war, has enlisted the aid of the High Court in its attempt to restructure itself and
£1.4 Million VAT Rebate had Force of Contract Tribunal Rules
In a galling decision for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), an employment agency which was granted a VAT rebate of almost £1.4 million – allegedly in error – can keep hold of the cash after
Final Warnings Must Be Given in Good Faith to Have Any Effect
In a guideline decision, the Court of Appeal has ruled that final warnings given in bad faith are not to be taken into account when assessing whether there was sufficient reason for dismissing an employee.
Do You Allow Public Access to Your Land? Beware!
Many people might think it neighbourly for landowners to allow members of the public to take short cuts across their land. However, such kindness can have unforeseen consequences, as one High Court case vividly revealed.
Derelict River Wharf Compulsory Purchase Blocked
No one should be deprived of their private property by public authorities unless there is a compelling public interest in doing so. This point was underlined by a case in which the High Court blocked
Whistleblowers Benefit from Tribunal Test Case
In a guideline decision which will come as a comfort to workplace whistleblowers, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled that the recurring issue of whether a disclosure is ‘in the public interest’ – and
Putting 2014/15 to bed: Notes for Employers
Although the 2014/15 tax year has come to a close, there are still some tasks that employers may need to do in order to put the year to bed. RTI reporting Under real time information