Category Archives: Compensation and Remedies

The problem with P&O – when ignoring employment law is ‘worth it’

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Darren Newman

I think most employment lawyers would have had the same reaction as me when they saw the news about P&O sacking 800 ferry workers without notice or consultation. First you see it as an outrageous breach of even the basic … Continue reading →

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Unfair Dismissal: What’s it worth?

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Darren Newman

I remember the days when the compensation limits for unfair dismissal were nice round numbers. The compensatory award was set by Government as £8,000 (a while ago), £10,000 or £12,000. Then New Labour increased the limit to £50,000 and provided … Continue reading →

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Why did Haringey pay Sharon Shoesmith so much?

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Darren Newman

It is being widely reported that the accounts published by Haringey Council reveal the amount that was paid to Sharon Shoesmith to settle her legal challenge to the decision to sack her back in December 2008 (note to the press: it was not an … Continue reading →

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