You’ve lowered the rate of expenses an employee was eligible for. He wasn’t happy but carried on working anyway. Now, seven months later, he’s resigned and claimed for his unpaid expenses. What’s the
position?
Published 27.11.2008
An employee who was denied sick pay has been awarded over £75,000 by the tribunal. What did the employer do wrong?
Published 06.10.2016
A former employee claims you breached the implied term of trust and confidence. You want to show that it was their own behaviour that first caused the breach. Is this enough to defend a constructive
dismissal claim?
Published 18.09.2008
When reorganising employees’ work, you’re entitled to change job their descriptions. But how far can you really go? What happens when employees challenge your right to require flexibility from them?
Published 05.05.2006
An employee has just lost his claim for constructive dismissal at the Employment Appeal Tribunal. This was due to the “swift actions” of his senior managers. Why did they make such a difference (and,
ultimately, stop him winning)?
Published 28.08.2012
In order for an employee to claim constructive dismissal, they must resign - either with or without notice. But what if they resign and give you more than their required contractual notice? Can they
still claim constructive dismissal?
Published 27.06.2014
One employer who was faced with a constructive dismissal claim tried to put the matter right by offering an apology. So what did the Court of Appeal say about this? Did it make amends or was the
damage already done?
Published 07.04.2010
When an employee raises a grievance, the outcome decision may include some form of resolution. A ruling from the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) highlights why resolutions should be actioned
properly. What do you need to know?
Published 26.05.2022
The tribunal often deals with claims where the employee alleges that they have been constructively dismissed by their employer. But what is a constructive dismissal and how does it differ from an
unfair dismissal?
Published 13.02.2019
An employee who was repeatedly called a “fat c***” by his manager and eventually told to “f*** off home - don’t come back” has won his tribunal claim for constructive dismissal. Can a heat of the
moment dismissal be retracted?
Published 01.12.2017