Charles Wynn-Evans

The pitfalls of suspending employees

A suspended employee may claim constructive (and potentially unfair) dismissal by arguing that the suspension is not justified, is a breach of contract or has gone on too long

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Assessing employee misuse of confidential information

How an employer can respond to an employee’s removal of confidential information

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Employment and immigration rules after a no-deal Brexit

There is little clarity around what the employment landscape for foreign talent will look like if a deal isn't reached

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Intergenerational fairness can justify favourable treatment of retiring employees

When adopting a provision that could be attacked as age discriminatory, employers will need to be clear about the objectives behind the provision in question

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Reporting on the gender pay gap

As the Bank of England reveals its gender pay gap, what do you need to consider when writing your report and accompanying narrative?

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Employment tribunal judgments online: What this means in practice

An online employment tribunal judgments database is now live which has important consequences for employers and employees

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Reforms to strike law: A recap

The Southern Rail strikes throw into sharp relief new strike law under the Trade Union Act 2016

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Post-Brexit legal changes: TUPE or not TUPE?

Many are discussing the impact of a possible Brexit, but will TUPE really be reformed or repealed?

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The digital age makes proving breach by departing employees easier

Employers need to be aware of the increasing risks of removal of confidential information by departing employees

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Personal liability for redundancy breaches

Collective redundancy consultation just got a lot more serious on a personal level for directors and senior managers

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HR should not pull the strings in tribunal processes

HR professionals interfering in tribunal decision-making processes may lead to a verdict of unfair dismissal

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Fewer appraisals, more legal risk?

Increasing numbers of organisations are considering moving away from formal appraisals. But in doing so employers need to bear in mind a number of management and legal issues.

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