News & Legal Updates

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and love is in the air (cue supermarket meal deals, paying over the odds for red roses and love mixtapes) and as the old adage goes, love knows no bounds; cupid’s arrow can – and does – strike in the workplace. This will come as no surprise to … Continue reading "Cupid’s arrow in the workplace"

I was interested to read reports of the recent study by Strathclyde University which criticised the current “tick box” approach to criminal background checks in recruitment. What is the current system for criminal background checks in employment?

There are many things to check and get into place when a new employee starts with an organisation. The contract of employment is one such priority. A recent case has highlighted the possible consequences for an employer failing to issue a written ‘statement of particulars’. It is particularly important therefore to remember that there is … Continue reading "3 Top Tips for Employment Contracts"

Employment Lawyers Simon and Jack review last year’s highlights and discuss what to look out for in 2019, including the Ali and Hextall appeals and The Taylor Review.

The employment lawyers cover acts of harassment, potential defences to discrimination and their favourite "Christmas" movies.

Does travelling to work or being on call count as working time? Listen to ELiYP Season 4 Ep 6 to find out!

Simon and Jack are secured by Ruth in "The One With The Potential Data Breach". The employment lawyers cover what constitutes a data breach, examples of employee breaches and what you can do to prevent one. Simon gives out his password *slaps face* As does Jack *slaps another face* And there are some dodgy pronunciations - DATa or data, PRIVacy or privacy. Finally, Ruth gives her Three Takeaway Tips... well three and a half (just to be on the safe side obviously).

 Simon and Jack are joined by Diva Donna in "The One With the glitterball and fake tan". The employment lawyers discuss bullying at work. They cover examples of harassment, the legislation and Donna Cha Cha Challenges Simon on protected characteristics. Jack makes a few jives and Donna 'taps' out her Three Takeaway Tips. 

Season 4, episode 3:  Simon and Jack get lit in "The One With the drunken Christmas party". The employment lawyers discuss the case of Bellman against Northampton Recruitment Ltd. They cover vicarious liability, the court of appeal outcome and Jack 'sleighs' his impersonations. Simon's Three Takeaway Tips are Snow joke. Ps. Don't forget to listen after the jingle!

Two words that can send shivers down the spine of an employer.  Vicarious liability.  This is a legal concept under which an employer can be sued by a third party for a wrongful act committed by one of its employees.  It is often used by parties to get redress for the wrongs which they suffer … Continue reading "Check yourself before you wreck yourself Vicarious Liability of Employers"