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Business Development: Playing The Right Card
Leor Franks
16 December 2016
Wrap it up early – the limits of employers’ vicarious liability at Christmas parties
The work Christmas party is – “dreaded by some and an annual highlight for others”, so said the High Court in the case of Bellman v Northampton Recruitment Limited (“NRL”). At this time of year, bacchanalian behaviour in the work place is as grimly predictable as the articles from employment lawyers warning about its dangers.
25 November 2016
Failure to actively promote employees taking breaks is a breach of Working Time Regulations
The case of Grange v Abellio London Ltd [2016] UKEAT/0130/16/DA involved an employee who brought a claim under the Working Time Regulations 1998 (WTR), arguing that he had been denied his legal entitlement to rest breaks.
18 November 2016
Employer could not rely upon manifestly inappropriate final warning when dismissing employee
The recent case of Bandara v British Broadcasting Corporation involved an employee who was dismissed for misconduct which took place after a final written warning in relation to previous conduct.
31 October 2016
Next phase of the new accountability regime for UK financial services
Six months on from implementation of the senior managers and certification regime, the regulators have announced further steps in the development of accountability in financial services. Indications are that the latest rules, guidance and consultation papers from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) demonstrate their continued focus on culture, personal accountability and responsibility.
20 October 2016
I am concerned a colleague of mine is disclosing confidential, market-sensitive information to a family member. How should I raise this?
If you have a genuine concern that your colleague may be disclosing market-sensitive information outside the scope of their role, you should consider blowing the whistle.