Take care when labelling a bonus as discretionary in a…
The High Court recently issued a ruling regarding the enforceability and interpretation of "discretionary" bonus provisions in employment…
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Suing whistleblowers for a breach of confidence is not a…
The Court of Appeal has ruled that the initiation of legal or arbitral proceedings by an employer against…
Employers may now be personally liable for unfair dismissal claims
A recent ruling has increased the scope of statutory protection for whistleblowers to include covered detriments against co-workers…
When disciplinary processes and non-compete clauses implode
Many modern companies insist on the inclusion of restrictive covenants to limit the freedoms of employees upon the…
Early termination of probation can constitute wrongful dismissal
The claimant began employment as a Contracts Coordinator on 23 January 2023, subject to a contractual 6-month probationary…
Tread carefully when using temporary contracts to confer tax breaks
A recent ruling has established that temporary worker arrangements do not constitute a single, continuous employment relationship in…
