The High Court recently ruled on the interpretation and enforceability of “discretionary” bonus provisions in employment contracts. Mr. Gagliardi brought a breach of employment contract claim against
The Court of Appeal has ruled that the initiation of legal or arbitral proceedings by an employer against a ‘whistleblower’ who has made a protected disclosure constitutes an actionable detriment
A recent ruling has increased the scope of statutory protection for whistleblowers to include covered detriments against co-workers under the Employment Rights Act 1996. A Mr. Rice was dismissed by
Many modern companies insist on the inclusion of restrictive covenants to limit the freedoms of employees upon the termination of their contracts. However, the High Court recently reinforced the
The claimant began employment as a Contracts Coordinator on 23 January 2023, subject to a contractual 6-month probationary period, one which required 5 weeks’ notice for termination. The contract
A recent ruling has established that temporary worker arrangements do not constitute a single, continuous employment relationship in which workers retain the unfettered right to refuse assignments.
Recently, a clear legal precedent confirmed that the nature of an individual’s work is determined by the reality of the actual employment relationship rather than by arbitrary titles. Mr. Gooch worked
Ms Constantine had been a veterinary surgeon since 2017. Initially, she had worked every day with two half days rest, but this increased to four full days and a weekend every three weeks. Moreover,
Recently, a clear legal precedent confirmed that the nature of an individual’s work is determined by the reality of the actual employment relationship rather than by arbitrary titles. Mr. Gooch worked
Mr. Aslam, a former Metroline employee, applied to another bus company on 13 April 2019, disclosing that he suffered from partial hearing loss, depression, anxiety, insomnia and stress, and was