Automatic unfair dismissal: Understand employees’ protection from dismissal for health and safety reasons

Baker McKenzie LLP | Employment Law Journal | June 2021 #221
A supervisor’s recent EAT win has highlighted the extent of the protections available to employees who have health and safety duties, explains Annabel Mackay Provided that employees act within their mandate and do not carry out their activities in a malicious or extraneous manner, they will enjoy protection from dismissal. The recent case of Sinclair …

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Covid-19: ‘Serious and imminent danger’ and the return to work

CM Murray | Employment Law Journal | May 2021 #220
Beth Hale and Naomi Latham discuss how to prepare for a return to the office in light of the government’s latest Covid-19 guidance and a recent decision on employees’ right to refuse to attend work on health and safety grounds Employers will need to consider the impact of vaccination and any vaccine certification programme, as …

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Litigation: Covid-19 related claims and how to avoid them

Shoosmiths LLP | Employment Law Journal | May 2021 #220
Samantha Mackie and Kim Pattullo explain how to reduce the risk of employment tribunal claims arising from the pandemic and resulting economic downturn For employers looking to implement redundancy exercises, it is important that they take the time to ensure their processes are legally compliant. The coronavirus pandemic has undoubtedly had a profound impact on …

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