Elliot Gold discusses the scenario of dismissal resulting from a request by a third party
Ian Smith celebrates the highs & lows of recent tribunal decisions
Victoria von Wachter explores how far courts will go to avoid lifting the corporate veil
Pereda is causing major concerns for employers, says Ben Collins
Should Tomlinson play a part in employer liability cases? Ravi Nayer investigates
The Heyday litigation ended with the publication of the High Court’s judgment last month. After various name changes it now goes by the title R (on the application of Age UK) v Secretary of State for Business, Innovation & Skills [2009] EWHC 2336 (Admin), [2009] All ER (D) 141(Sep).
The decision in Amnesty International v Ahmed is a treasure trove of law on the meaning of direct discrimination, with subsidiary points on constructive dismissal and the relationship between these two areas. It is a lengthy judgment which merits being read in full by anyone practising in this area. As the guidance is from the EAT president, it is likely to be taken to heart by tribunals.
R (on the application of Age UK) v Secretary of State for Business, Innovation & Skills, [2009] EWHC 2336 (Admin)
Ian Sadler & William Childs examine the right to legal representation at disciplinary proceedings
Kenneth Warner considers who’s liable for the acts of subcontractors
Bell Yard Kysen appoints senior legal PR and ex-government communications adviser, Liz Giles
Clarke Willmott boosts Southampton commercial property team with addition of partner Lee Edwards
Lime Solicitors announces four promotions