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The COVID-19 Roadmap for Employment Tribunals

The COVID-19 Roadmap for Employment Tribunals

We are on the way to returning to ‘normal’ in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Employment Tribunal’s general position remains that justice is best experienced in a face-to-face environment. However, given the increase in caseload (which existed...
How much can I get for discrimination?

How much can I get for discrimination?

How much you can get for a discrimination claim depends on a number of factors including the severity of the act (or omission), the length of the discrimination and the effect the treatment had on you. In successful claims, Employment Tribunals eventually award...
On what grounds can you dismiss an employee?

On what grounds can you dismiss an employee?

The decision by an employer to dismiss an employee is rarely an easy one, particularly if steps have been taken to avoid such an eventuality. However, sometimes dismissal is the only option, and as an employer, you must ensure your dismissal process is...
How much holiday is an employee entitled to?

How much holiday is an employee entitled to?

How much holiday is a full time employee entitled to? An employee who works full-time is – at the time of writing – legally entitled to 5.6 weeks’ paid holiday annually. This 5.6 weeks’ of statutory paid holiday entitlement can include the bank or public...
AI: Future Impact on employment and redundancy

AI: Future Impact on employment and redundancy

While the increasing development of AI technology has significant implications for employment opportunities with many job roles becoming redundant, it can also improve efficiency and productivity for many businesses. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and...