Vicarious liability: Taking the rap for rogue employees

Dechert LLP | Employment Law Journal | February 2018 #187
Charles Wynn-Evans reports on several recent cases which demonstrate how employers can end up being liable for their employees‘ wrongdoing ‘The various recent cases summarised in this article demonstrate not only the variety of situations to which the issue of vicarious liability can be relevant but also the potential width of its application and the …

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Stress At Work: Tackling bullying

Ely Place Chambers | Personal Injury Law Journal | October 2014 #129
Liam Ryan considers the implications of a recent case which may suggest stress claims are on the increase ‘While the claimant was unsuccessful, Daniels does indicate that if bullying was found to have taken place, resulting in a psychiatric injury and this was communicated to the employer, then a claim could be brought using bullying …

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Civil Claims: Finding alternatives to the employment tribunal

Shoosmiths LLP | Employment Law Journal | March 2014 #148
With government reforms making it more difficult for employees to bring tribunal claims, Kevin McCavish and Antonia Blackwell ask whether the civil courts could provide the answer ‘Advisers should be mindful of the terms of their client’s contract of employment.’ Employment tribunals are the main forum for dealing with disputes between employees and their employer …

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Protection From Harassment Act: An alternative route for claimants

Turbervilles | Employment Law Journal | May 2011 #120
Marc Jones and Mandeep Kalsi investigate the increasing use of the PHA in workplace bullying claims ‘To establish a harassment claim under the PHA, the claimant must show a “course of conduct”. However, under the Equality Act, an isolated incident will be deemed sufficient.’ The Equality Act 2010 provides a mechanism for employees to pursue …

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