Employment Notes
Tag: unfair dismissal
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UK: over-thorough investigation did not render dismissal unfair
In NHS 24 v Pillar, the EAT has ruled that an over-thorough investigation will not of itself render a dismissal unfair. It is for the …
France: The Loi Travail - Briefing 1
This is the first of our detailed briefings in relation to the Macron labour law reforms and will cover the subject of caps on tribunal damages. …
UK: Compensation awards could increase following change in calculation of a week's pay
The EAT in University of Sunderland v Drossou has decided that, contrary to previous practice, employer pension contributions should be included in the …
Hong Kong: Legislative Council to consider reinstatement remedy for unfair dismissal claims
On 25 April 2017, the Employment (Amendment) Bill 2017 was introduced for first reading in the Legislative Council. This Bill follows a similar Bill …
UK: Unfair dismissal - poor attitude towards organisational change could justify gross misconduct dismissal
The Court of Appeal has upheld a tribunal ruling that deliberate resistance by a manager asked to implement organisational change was gross misconduct. …
UK: Redundancy - EAT rules on approach to suitable alternatives
Employers considering withholding a statutory redundancy payment, on the ground that they have offered a suitable alternative job which has been refused, …
Asia: The Role of Unions
Unions are becoming increasingly prevalent across Asia. Here we take a look at which aspects of the employment relationship unions may be involved in …
UK: April 2017 changes - apprenticeship levy, tribunal compensation limits, national minimum wage, statutory benefits and immigration skills charge
From 6 April 2017 UK employers with an annual pay bill of or over £3 million will be required to pay an apprenticeship levy at a rate equivalent to 0.5% …
UK: Dismissal for long-term sickness - new medical evidence at internal appeal
Employers should ensure they investigate any evidence that a long-term sick employee may soon be able to return to work before deciding to dismiss, even …
Hong Kong: Damages for injury to feelings and exemplary damages
As a general rule, employees bringing a claim for damages against their employer will need to demonstrate that they have suffered financial loss as a …
UK: Relocation on redundancy - mobility clause dismissal will be unfair if clause is too wide or operated unreasonably
The recent case of Kellogg Brown & Root v Fitton and Ewer serves as a reminder to employers relocating jobs on a redundancy: if they choose to …
Malaysia: Limit of liability for fixed-term contracts
In the case of Malayan Banking Berhad v Mahkamah Perusahaan Malaysia & Anor [2016] MLRHU 1, the High Court in Malaysia ruled that, in an action for …
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