A major law firm has recently been ordered to pay a male employee over £123,000 in compensation after its redundancy selection criteria unfairly favoured a woman on maternity leave. What can you
learn from this unusual case?
Published 01.06.2010
Since anti-age discrimination legislation was introduced in 2006, you must show that any discriminatory treatment is justified. But following a recent case, just what evidence will a tribunal look
for when determining liability?
Published 17.04.2008
An employee has been selected for redundancy, properly consulted and told about their individual selection score. But do they have the right to see the actual details behind that score?
Published 07.11.2011
In the current economic climate you may have to make staff redundant so draw up a selection pool for dismissal. After consulting, must you reveal the reasons why you’ve selected those you have to let
go?
Published 04.09.2008
When calculating compensation, the tribunal can take into account all future financial losses. However, a new Court of Appeal ruling has laid down clear guidelines that appear to curb this power.
What’s the latest?
Published 20.06.2011
A recent case says that “environmentalists” are protected from discrimination. So must you now tread carefully with employees who claim to be green?
Published 01.12.2009
An older employee who was called “Yoda” by his colleagues has successfully convinced the tribunal that he suffered age discrimination. However, it wasn’t the nickname that was problematic. So why was
the force with him on this one?
Published 25.02.2013
Suppose that you’re considering making some redundancies. One of your employees is currently on maternity leave and you’ve been told that she can’t be included in the selection pool as a result. Is
this correct?
Published 09.02.2012
One of your employees is on a fixed-term contract (FTC) which will shortly expire. Can you automatically select this employee for redundancy over other employees on the basis that their FTC is going
to end soon anyway?
Published 07.11.2022
Any reference given about an ex-employee must be fair and accurate. But suppose you tell the truth, for example, they threatened you with a tribunal claim, and it leads to a job offer being
withdrawn. Could this cause you problems?
Published 19.10.2010