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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Newcastle care home in special measures following whistle-blowers alerting the CQC to serious failings
Newcastle care home in special measures following whistle-blowers alerting the CQC to serious failings Staff concerns about Ella McCambridge Care Home had been ignored, this led to the Care Quality Commission (CQC) conducting an unannounced visit to the care home following tip offs, regarding the issues. CQC inspectors rated the Care Home inadequate…
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Update: the annual increase in tribunal limits according to the Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2023
The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2023 has brought in a new wave of increases to the Employment Tribunal limits. This annual increase in tribunal limits is an important development for both employers and employees in England & Wales as it affects the maximum amounts of compensation that can be awarded by employment…
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What are Lasting Powers of Attorney and why are they important?
There are two types of Power of Attorney – Health and Welfare, and Property and Finance. Martin Lewis recently spoke about the importance of the Property and Finance one. Powers of Attorney can be made at any age and if you have any assets that you want to protect in case of any unforeseen…
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Why choose Oakwood Solicitors over an HR consultant for an Employment Law issue?
When it comes to Employment Law or HR related issues and problems, clients are often faced with a choice between hiring a HR consultant or a solicitor, if they do not have in house resources. While HR consultants can provide valuable advice on HR issues, there are several reasons why a client should choose…
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Christmas party harassment – £19K compensation awarded
A female worker from company, Starplan, has been awarded £19,000 after being sexually harassed at a work Christmas party. Shirley Lyons alleged that a colleague had touched her bottom, hugged her from behind without consent and commented on her breasts. The resulting Employment Tribunal deemed that it amounted to unlawful sexual harassment. Ms. Lyons…
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Holiday calculations of term time only workers
We have recently had a number of enquiries regarding holiday calculations for employees and specifically those concerning term time only workers. Further clarification on this was provided by the Supreme Court in 2022. On 20th July 2022, the Supreme Court handed down its decision in the case of Harpur Trust v Brazel, which addressed…
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The Importance Of Your ET1 Form And Why Legal Advice Is Recommended
Approaching an Employment Tribunal can be daunting. The majority of claimants who are undergoing an employment claim will be doing so for the first time. Before you can make a claim to the Employment Tribunal, you must go through the ACAS Early Conciliation Process. Early Conciliation is a compulsory initial step when wishing to…
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