To assist with the rollout of the COVID-19 booster programme, temporary changes to the Statutory Sick Pay (Medial Evidence) Regulations 1985 have been made effective from 17 December 2021. For statutory sick pay purpose, employees who go on sick leave…
It is a general rule in litigation that a successful party will be awarded their costs of and incidental to proceedings, to be paid by the loser (‘the loser pays’ rule). However, the court has ultimate discretion in this regard.…
Menopausal symptoms have long been neglected by employers as a serious workplace issue, though it is important for both employers and employees that the effects of the menopause are effectively managed at work. If left unaddressed, it can lead to…
A Skilled Worker in the eyes of the Immigration Rules is a worker who: – works for a UK employer that has been approved by the Home Office; – has a Certificate of Sponsorship from your employer about the role…
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) in Dobson v North Cumbria NHS Trust ruled that women still have a greater burden of childcare than men (“the childcare disparity”) and a Tribunal could and should continue to rely on this knowledge as…
The survey, commissioned by the Employment Lawyers Association (‘ELA’) has revealed that the Employment Tribunal system is crumbling under a chronically underfunded system, and is in such a poor state that it now threatens access to justice for workers and…
Curzon Green secured substantial damages for their client following a final ‘Stage 3’ hearing in a personal injury claim. The Claimant had suffered a fractured metatarsal following a tripping accident at a private members club. The club’s insurers admitted liability…
For a number of years, professionals have been campaigning to remove the need to place blame on one party when seeking a divorce or dissolution. On 26 June 2020, the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill gained Royal assent, signalling one…
Lee Silk and Victoria Simon recently secured a successful settlement for their client acting in a clinical negligence claim against an NHS Trust. Our client was mobile, largely independent and in relatively good health prior to being admitted to hospital…
The effective management of workplace disputes is an essential skill for employers and internal HR teams to grapple with for a host of legal, ethical, and practical reasons. The risk of negative publicity for one, particularly in today’s ‘digital’ age,…