COVID-19 – Business Support and Government Guidelines
Business Support: On 17th March, the Chancellor of the Exchequer outlined a raft of temporary business support measures [...]
Managing a downturn in your business
In light of the latest government advice on “social distancing” we are increasingly being asked what employers can do [...]
COVID-19 and Managing Absence from Work
As of 16th March, the Government’s guideline is for individuals to self isolate if they have a new continuous [...]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Statutory Sick Pay
Following the government’s recent pledge that Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) will be payable from day one for employees suffering [...]
£17k Unfair dismissal award after employer used blackmail tactics to get restrictive covenant signed
Financial advisor wins £17,199 unfair dismissal award after being “blackmailed” to sign a restrictive covenant agreement.
Landmark ruling by Supreme Court gives employers more freedom with restrictive covenants
The Supreme Court’s landmark ruling overturns an earlier Appeal Court verdict relating to a clause in a restrictive covenant.
Complete failure at investigation stage leads to unfair dismissal award
An employment tribunal has recently made an award of £17,339 for unfair dismissal to a supervisor who sent inappropriate message to 17 year old female colleague.