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Kingsley Napley’s Medical Negligence Team ‘walks together’ with the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity
Sharon Burkill
10 August 2018
Handling sexual misconduct complaints: lessons to learn from the Russell McVeagh report
Many employers, across industries, are facing an increase in sexual misconduct and harassment allegations from complainants emboldened by the #metoo movement. Historic complaints are also being revisited as organisations ‘face up’ to situations that could perhaps, with hindsight, have been handled better.
8 August 2018
What constitutes “normal” remuneration for the purposes of calculating holiday pay, and should pay in respect of voluntary overtime be included?
This question can pose real problems for employers, particularly where individuals are performing different types of work. However, the EAT has recently passed down a helpful judgement, which provides some guidance.
3 August 2018
Employers should take care when considering the dismissal of employees with long-term medical conditions
The case of Ali v Torrosian and others (t/a Bedford Hill Family Practice) serves as a reminder to employers that the dismissal of employees with long-term medical conditions amounting to disability should be the last resort and less discriminatory alternatives should be considered first.
1 August 2018
What effect does a successful appeal against dismissal have on an employment contract?
Mr Patel was an assistant working for Folkestone Nursing Home. His contract of employment incorporated an employee handbook which contained a contractual right to lodge an appeal in the case of any disciplinary action taken against him.
27 July 2018
Facing a sexual misconduct allegation at work: the importance of your first account
Facing any accusation of misconduct at work is difficult, but allegations of sexual misconduct are particularly distressing. Such complaints not only have an impact on your professional life, but by their very nature can affect your personal and family life too.