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Laura Macdonald Laura MacdonaldDhami v Tesco Stores Limited
Following the abolition of employment tribunal fees, the Employment Tribunal has handed down an interesting judgment in the case of R (on the application of Unison) v Lord Chancellor. The Claimant was employed by Tesco … Read more
Laura MacdonaldFoster Carers are Council Employees, Finds Tribunal
A recent decision of the Glasgow Employment Tribunal has ruled that a couple who foster children for Glasgow Council should be viewed as employees of the council, reports the Herald.
Alan CameronData Protection in the 21st Century
The UK government has published a statement of intent, setting out details of the upcoming Data Protection Bill (DPB) which is intended to give effect to the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the … Read more
Alan CameronIt’s just not cricket…
BBC news recently reported about a dispute erupting between a cricket club and its neighbours after residents said players were too noisy. In response to a planning application for a new practice area, residents living … Read more
Laura MacdonaldSuspension of a teacher was breach of contract
In the recent case of Agoreyo v London Borough of Lambeth, the High Court considered whether it was reasonable to suspend a teacher, to allow for a fair misconduct investigation to take place or if … Read more
Laura MacdonaldGlasgow Council workers win equal pay appeal
The Court of Session has quashed the decision of the Employment Appeal Tribunal which held that Glasgow City Council’s salary grading scheme was valid in terms of equal pay legislation and ruled that the scheme … Read more
Laura MacdonaldNational Minimum Wage – dodgers named and shamed
It is a legal requirement for all employers to pay their staff the National Minimum Wage. The current hourly rates for this are: 25 and over – £7.50 21-24 – £7.05 18-20 – £5.60 Under … Read more
Laura MacdonaldPimlico Plumbers win appeal to Supreme Court
In February 2017, the Court of Appeal upheld the Employment Tribunal’s decision that former plumber Mr Smith was in fact a worker as opposed to a self-employed contractor and therefore, was entitled to basic employment … Read more
Alan MacdonaldFalls from Height Pose a Significant Risk at Work
Falls from height are responsible for some of the most serious injuries sustained at work, but frustratingly the majority of these accidents could easily be prevented if only the employer properly planned how the work … Read more
