Category Archives: Employment Law News

On 29 July 2013 the Government introduce Employment Tribunal fees – £1180 for an unfair dismissal case. Good news or bad? Bad news for employees with this financial obstacle to justice. Good news for employers as employees are deterred from … Continue reading →

Question   I have a post available and am about to hold interviews. I am worried that an unsuccessful candidate might claim compensation for discrimination. What questions might I safely ask and what subjects should I avoid? Answer We all know … Continue reading →

Question   I have been told that I have no employment rights until I have at least 12 months’ continuous service with my employer –  is this right?     Answer That employees have few or no rights as against their employer during … Continue reading →

Question: My employees do not have contracts of employment. Is this a problem? Answer: Every employee has a contract of employment.  If there is nothing in writing, however, that contract is just a verbal one. Omitting to have written contracts … Continue reading →

Question     My foreman and his wife are expecting a baby in December.  I have heard talk of new rules on paternity leave.  Exactly how much leave may he ask for? Answer The statutory right to take Ordinary Paternity Leave (‘OPL’) … Continue reading →