by | Mar 18, 2026 | Employment Law
The employment status of a former bricklayer was recently called into question in establishing liability for asbestos exposure. The widow of the late Mr. Eric Alger, who died from mesothelioma, sought access to historical Employer’s LiabilityInsurance. Mr. Alger had...
by | Mar 3, 2026 | Employment Law
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) Act 1998 remains contentious, especially after the introduction of the NMW (Amendment) Regulations 2025, as it draws the legal line in the sand between employment and slavery, as highlighted by a recent case. The claimant was born...
by | Feb 16, 2026 | Employment Law
A claimant made allegations of unfair dismissal, discrimination, and detriment resulting from whistleblowing. While his claim against the Council was subsequently withdrawn early on, the claim against the private limited company proceeded.The respondent, however,...
by | Feb 4, 2026 | Employment Law
A Tribunal recently ruled that payments made for work into a third-party trust constitute immediate employment earnings. This decision effectively precludes employers from using loan-based structures to obfuscate remuneration.Mr. Jack was employed by an offshore...
by | Jan 22, 2026 | Employment Law
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 a former hedge fund which had contracted him as a senior...
by | Jan 7, 2026 | Employment Law
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 under the Employment Rights Act (ERA) 1996, effectively overriding the...
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