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Can Compensation for Injury to Feelings Be Awarded in Working Time Detriment Claims?
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Yes, held the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) in South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue v Mansell ("the Fire Service"). The EAT held that all claims of detriment are akin to those of discrimination and...
Gareth Edwards
Gareth Edwards
VWV
Posted on: 14th February 2018
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Employer Permitted to Access Correspondence Between Employee and Union Representative
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The recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision of Dhanda v TSB Bank has confirmed that employers may access certain correspondence between a former employee and her union representative in...
Gareth Edwards
Gareth Edwards
VWV
Posted on: 6th February 2018
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Jordans expands Business Information team

Jordans continues its growth program following its acquisition in December 2016.
Posted on: 31st January 2018
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Is It Legal to Monitor Your Employees By Covert Surveillance?
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In a recent case, it was held that the covert surveillance of employees by their employer, who set up CCTV cameras to monitor suspected thefts, was an infringement of those employee's rights to...
Gareth Edwards
Gareth Edwards
VWV
Posted on: 23rd January 2018
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