Dominic Raab resigns following bullying report
On the 21st April 2023, Dominic Raab announced his resignation from the position of Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary. He resigned from all three positions. He has recently faced allegations of bullying and mistreatment of his staff during his time in government. The accusations have raised concerns about the prevalence of…
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Workplace mental health adjustments – New ACAS guidance
Mental health is an essential aspect of overall wellbeing, and it affects every aspect of our lives, including our ability to work. As awareness and understanding of mental health issues continue to grow, it is crucial for employers to create a supportive and inclusive workplace that accommodates employees with mental health conditions. To assist…
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When might I need (or consider) legal help regarding workplace stress? An employee checklist
There are many questions regarding legal action for workplace stress and if/when it can be taken against an employer. In order for a successful legal claim to be awarded, you must legally prove that you have not only suffered workplace stress, but that the stress meets the clinical criteria for a recognised psychiatric condition.…
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April 2023 Case Law Updates
There has been a flurry of important case law decisions recently. Here our Employment team break down another two of these decisions. Document marked ‘without prejudice’ was found to be a valid termination letter Despite being marked ‘without prejudice’, a letter was found to amount as an effective letter of termination for the purposes…
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Junior NHS doctors strikes
More strike action has recently commenced within the NHS as a result of further disputes over pay after the Government have failed to meet the demands of medical unions. The most recent strike action is that of Junior Doctors who are undergoing a 4-day strike, commencing on Monday 10th April. NHS England…
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Firework manufacturer receives hefty fine following fatal explosion
A firework factory has received a £500,000 fine after an employee sadly passed away when a firework ignited in their factory. Brendan Ledgister, who was aged 24 at the time and had become a Father only 8 months prior, was working for Le Maitre Ltd (now LM140121 Limited) making a pyrotechnic composition. However, when…
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Employment Law changes expected in 2023
Further to our recent article on important employment law case law from 2023, there are proposed further changes in 2023 that are proposals and changes to legislation that are important to note for employees and employers. Below is a summary of some of the additional changes that have been proposed and are likely to…
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Case Law Updates – Q1 2023
As the end of the first quarter of 2023 is now in the past, there have been a few important case law updates of note. These cases are discussed below, alongside their implications for employers and employees alike. Redundancy pool Deciding on which employees to include in a redundancy pool is usually straightforward.…
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Cow tramples dog walker, farmer receives fine
A dog walker sustained broken ribs and injuries to his lungs and spleen after he was thrown eight feet into the air by a cow and trampled on whilst trying to crawl away from the scene. Steve Adams took a stroll on a public footpath through a field of cows and calves whilst on…
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