Employment
Litigants in person – more than a helping hand?
An interesting case will soon be heard by the Court of Appeal concerning the amount of assistance that an Employment Tribunal should provide to claimants who represent themselves at hearings.
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You’re served! Sir Alan Sugar sued by former winner of The Apprentice
Stella English, former winner of The Apprentice, has resigned her employment and issued proceedings at the Employment Tribunal for constructive dismissal.
Hug a hoodie - or at least give them a job
I see the Government's obsession with hoodies continues as Employment minister Chris Grayling was reported as saying that British firms should look to recruit local home grown hoodies rather than Eastern European workers.
US law bans employers from requesting facebook passwords
It is often said that where America leads the world follows, but I wonder if a recent trend by US employers of asking their staff to reveal their passwords to facebook and other social networking sites will cross the Atlantic?
Can you teach an old dog new tricks?
Having read this week the EAT decision in James v Gina Shoes, it appears that not only can you, but that it would be discriminatory to suggest otherwise.
On (or off) the buses
I was pleased to read about the magnanimous response of local residents of Corby, Northamptonshire to the news that twelve of their number had won the Euromillions jackpot.
Is work at weekends good for our health?
Friday brought the shock suggestion that consultants should work weekends.
More training dear? Improving dignity in elderly care
A report on improving dignity in care has recommended that patronising language used by hospital and care home staff towards older people should be banned.
Employee unfairly dismissed despite taking 1 in 4 days off sick
I read with interest last week that a train driver from Kent was awarded £28,000 in compensation from his former employer, rail operator Southeastern, following his successful claim for unfair dismissal.
Fabio Capello - did he jump or was he pushed?
I had a bizarre dream last night...Fabio Capello rang up our offices yesterday morning and booked an appointment with me to discuss the potential termination of his employment with the FA.