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The Range of Reasonable Responses Podcast

Posted on January 30, 2017 by

So I thought I’d give podcasting a try. Since talking about employment law is essentially what I do it seems to make sense to do  things where I talk rather than write – and I thought it would be a good … Continue reading →

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Why Uber lost in the Employment Tribunal

Posted on October 29, 2016 by

  Uber drivers are not employees and don’t let anyone tell you different. On the other hand,  in Aslam & others v Uber BV and others the Tribunal did hold that they were ‘workers’. Being a worker is different from being an employee. … Continue reading →

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Deliveroo, the ‘gig’ economy and employment rights

Posted on July 26, 2016 by

Can it really be that Deliveroo has a clause in its couriers’ contracts forbidding them from challenging their status in the Employment Tribunal? It seems that part of the agreement that a courier signs provides: “You further warrant that neither you … Continue reading →

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New Zealand bans zero hours contracts? Not exactly….

Posted on March 13, 2016 by

So New Zealand has banned zero-hours contracts. As Jeremy Corbyn says… Zero-hour contracts have been banned in New Zealand – look what's possible when you put your mind to it https://t.co/gfAI44Pb96 — Jeremy Corbyn MP (@jeremycorbyn) March 11, 2016 Obviously … Continue reading →

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The UK never had an opt-out from the Working Time Directive

Posted on July 13, 2015 by

We really didn’t. It seems that David Cameron is going to insist on reclaiming the UK’s opt out from employment law as part of his renegotiation of the terms of Britain’s membership. It’s not clear whether the claims are genuine or … Continue reading →

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Unfair Dismissal: What’s it worth?

Posted on February 23, 2015 by

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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Compensating Sharon Shoesmith

Posted on October 29, 2013 by

I’ve spent the last year confidently telling everyone I meet that there is no way that Haringey will settle Sharon Shoesmith’s case. There was such a media outcry over her role and the importance of not giving her a payout … Continue reading →

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Are shops breaching discrimination law by selling ‘lads mags’?

Posted on May 27, 2013 by

In a word – ‘no’. Oops sorry, I need to hedge a bit. In two words –  ‘probably not’ The issue arises because of a letter sent to the Guardian by a number of prominent human rights and equality lawyers … Continue reading →

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Dealing with allegations of harassment

Posted on February 24, 2013 by

Normally I blog about employment law stories in the news, but this post is an exception. For no particular reason I thought I’d share a common question I get when running a course on discrimination and harassment together with the … Continue reading →

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Eweida & Co: the Decision

Posted on January 15, 2013 by

Well the judgement is out and you can read it in full here. It’s actually quite readable as these things go. We will be digesting the meaning and implications of the decision for some time to come. In the meantime, on … Continue reading →

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