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Constructive knowledge of an employee's disability and incorrect medical evidence
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An employer is not under a duty to make reasonable adjustments if it does not know (actual knowledge) and could not reasonably be expected to know (constructive knowledge) that an individual has a...
Gareth Edwards
Gareth Edwards
VWV
Posted on: 20th February 2018
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From centennials to boomers, do you know your target audience?

Understanding how different generations adopt and adapt to technology is important - do you have a typical customer avatar?
Mark Field
Mark Field
Posted on: 16th February 2018
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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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Renewal of Fixed Term Contracts and Unfair Dismissal - a Cautionary Tale for Employers
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In a recent case, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) confirmed that the fact that an employer complied with the Fixed Term Employees Regulations did not necessarily mean it acted fairly when...
Gareth Edwards
Gareth Edwards
VWV
Posted on: 30th January 2018
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