The EAT recently confirmed that an employer can lawfully dismiss an employee who inappropriately manifests his spiritual belief at work. The employee in this case had brought spiritualist DVDs and posters into work and it was for this, and other unsatisfactory conduct that he was dismissed. The EAT upheld the tribunal’s decision that, appreciating the[…]
Dismissal Based on Inappropriate Manifestation of Spiritual Belief not Discriminatory
LATEST NEWS Apr 18, 2011
Legal Representation for Meetings at Work – A Reasonable Adjustment for Disabled Employees?
LATEST NEWS Apr 18, 2011
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has recently confirmed that it may be a reasonable adjustment for a disabled employee to have legal representation. In Yorkshire Housing Limited v Cuerden the EAT upheld the tribunal’s decision that the claimant, who suffered from a major depressive disorder and panic disorder, was put at a susbstantial disadvantage by her[…]
The Equality and Human Rights Commission concluded in its report “How Fair is Britain?” that the UK is a largely tolerant and open minded place to live and work. However, the report identifies several areas in the employment field where progress has been slow or where there may be a risk to further progress being[…]
The government is considering increasing the qualifying period for unfair dismissal from 1 year to 2 years. The timetable for a decision has not yet been announced, and it is likely there will be a consultation period first. If the change occurs, it is good news for business, but bad news for employees. In theory, employers would[…]
In Tao Herbs and Accupuncture Ltd v Jin the EAT upheld the Employment Tribunal’s award of £11,000 to an unfairly dismissed employee, despite the Employer seeking to argue that this would place it into liquidation. The EAT decided that the likelihood that the employee’s employment would probably have ended due to the recession had been[…]