Banks at risk of legal action over the FCA’s new regulatory regime September 28, 2015 CITY lawyers are warning today that new regulations for top bank staff could spark an increase in the number of legal claims over firings. GQ Employment Law, a specialist employment law firm, says that the Senior Managers Regime, set to go into effect next March, may have unintended consequences. Under the new rules, senior managers [...]
Can robots be the victims of harassment in the workplace? The law will have to be revised to deal with more automation December 9, 2015 In November, the Bank of England warned that up to 15m British jobs are under threat from automation. And whether you work on the factory or the trading floor, the probability is high that you’ll have to get used to more machines in the workplace. But as the speed of technological change accelerates, law-makers [...]
The 25 best jobs in the UK in 2016: Here’s the definitive list from business development manager and trader to finance manager January 20, 2016 What’s the best job in the UK right now? Careers website Glassdoor has put together the definitive ranking of UK employers, so you no longer have to wonder. And some of the entries may strike you as surprising dream jobs. Sure, there may be more people dreaming of a future as a pop star or top [...]
Business takes centre stage in election battle April 1, 2015 Zero hours contracts… support from big bosses… tax rates… Charlotte Henry looks at the election row engulfing the City BUSINESS has become a key battleground in a fraught election campaign, with parties appearing to invest more time vying for the support of company leaders than they spend trading statistics over the NHS or the economy. [...]
Former Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro seeks constructive dismissal claim October 29, 2015 Former Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro has instructed her lawyers to pursue a claim of constructive dismissal against the club after being banished from her duties by manager Jose Mourinho.. The serving of legal papers on the club this week could trigger an employment tribunal next year should an out-of-court settlement fail to be agreed. The [...]
Morrisons staff to sue after disgruntled colleague Andrew Skelton posted bank, salary and National Insurance details online October 27, 2015 Morrisons staff are planning to sue the supermarket after a data leak led to personal details of almost 100,000 employees being posted online by "a former colleague with a grudge". Bank, salary and National Insurance details were posted by Andrew Skelton, a senior internal auditor at Morrisons' Bradford head office, on data sharing websites after being disciplined [...]
Eva Carneiro set to file individual legal claim against Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho November 2, 2015 The storm engulfing Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has intensified after it emerged that the club’s former doctor Eva Carneiro intends to file an individual legal claim against the Portuguese. Mourinho is set to be served legal papers this week as part of a separate, but connected, twist to the saga which has seen Carneiro’s lawyers bring action [...]
How to deal with workplace dismissal March 19, 2015 An office fracas between employer and employee can be contained. We all know that when a business has an explosive falling out with one of its key members of staff, sides can be taken quickly and the rumour mill can go into overdrive. But in these cases, there are ways that both parties can preserve [...]
European Court of Justice’s redundancy guidance paves return to “pre-Woolworths status quo” February 5, 2015 Employers are one step closer to being able to return to the “pre-Woolworths status quo” when it comes to redundancy consultation. The European Court of Justice's advocate general has this morning said that employers need not be bound by costly collective redundancy rules. It all comes down to the meaning of the word [...]
The new centre ground: The full text of Theresa May’s Conservative Party conference speech October 5, 2016 In the speech which closed the Conservative Party conference, Theresa May spoke of a country in transition, and new opportunities. The full 7,600 words is below – although if you'd rather a cut-down version, her best quotes are here – or you can read how businesses reacted. The new centre ground: May's speech in full When [...]