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Perceived Disability - A Cautionary Tale
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The recent Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) decision of Chief Constable of Norfolk v Coffey demonstrates how a non-disabled employee can succeed in a claim for discrimination because of a perceived...
Gareth Edwards
Gareth Edwards
VWV
Posted on: 17th January 2018
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Employment Law - What to Expect in 2018
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2017 was a significant year for employers and employees alike, with the Taylor Review offering an insight into the gig economy and the Supreme Court's momentous ruling on tribunal fees. What, then,...
Gareth Edwards
Gareth Edwards
VWV
Posted on: 11th January 2018
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Can You Dismiss an Employee for Failure to Produce Evidence of Right to Work in the UK?
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A recent case has clarified that where an employee has the right to work in the UK, but has not provided evidence of this right, this failure does not entitle their employer to dismiss them for...
Gareth Edwards
Gareth Edwards
VWV
Posted on: 18th December 2017
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Can You Discipline Employees for Their Conduct Outside of Work?
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You will probably have seen the recent reports of England cricketer Ben Stokes, who was left out of the fourth one-day international against the West Indies following his arrest on suspicion of...
Gareth Edwards
Gareth Edwards
VWV
Posted on: 1st December 2017
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