by Navigator | Nov 24, 2016 | General News
Question: “We have invited an employee to a disciplinary hearing. The employee has informed us that they wish to be accompanied at the hearing by a colleague. However, the colleague in question is also involved in the disciplinary matter and we feel that them...
by Navigator | Nov 17, 2016 | Health & Safety
G4S Cash Solutions has been fined £1.8 million after failing to reduce the risk of Legionnaires’ disease from its water systems. G4S are the largest secure solutions company in the world, and G4S Cash Solutions (UK) provide secure cash management solutions for...
by Navigator | Nov 15, 2016 | Tribunal Tales
A former teacher of the Joseph Rowntree School in York has been awarded almost £180,000 in compensation following his dismissal. That figure could increase to up to £500,000 for an additional award in relation to loss of pension. Mr Grosset suffers from cystic...
by Navigator | Nov 10, 2016 | HR Issues
Last week, there were two announcements made on low pay, firstly by the Living Wage Foundation and secondly, by the Scottish Government. Both mentioned a rise of 20p in the Living Wage, bringing it to its new level of £8.45 per hour. But isn’t the National Living...
by Navigator | Nov 4, 2016 | Legal Issues
Uber drivers are not self-employed In the eagerly anticipated case between Uber and its drivers, the Employment Tribunal (ET) has concluded that the drivers are workers as opposed to self-employed contractors. As such, they will be entitled to rights such as the...
