Plans to make firing employees easier have received two further boosts recently, says Peta Fluendy.
Posts Tagged ‘Unfair dismissal’
Employment law: Bad bosses are filling up tribunals
Friday, February 17th, 2012A swift glance at some shocking recent tribunal cases shows that clamping down on daft management and crassly behaved bosses would cut the number of tribunal claims far more drastically than recent changes to the law says Peta Fluendy.
Job Clinic: I want to claim unfair dismissal but worry about costs and time limits
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011I was made redundant recently after 18 months’ service. I intend to bring an employment tribunal claim for unfair dismissal but am concerned about the cost as I hear that fees for bringing claims are being introduced. I have also heard that the time limit for bringing a claim is changing.
Employment law: When staff become business “constituents”
Friday, November 25th, 2011We ought to be able to trust government to show us all how to be caring employers and avoid staff legal claims, but if the departure of the UK Border Agency chief is anything to go by, we’d be better off trusting it to show us what not to do.
Employment Law: Unfair dismissal
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011Leaking hawkish proposals to abolish altogether employee’s protection from unfair dismissal is certainly one way for the government to curry favour for emerging plans to dilute that protection, says Peta FLuendy.
Employment law: New unfair dismissal regulations
Thursday, October 6th, 2011Bosses might be rubbing their hands in glee thinking they have had years of tiptoeing around employment law, worrying about how to get rid of even the most useless staff. But, warns Peta Fluendy, it’s not that simple and young employees may suffer the most from the looming changes to unfair dismissal regulations.
Job Clinic: Can I discipline ‘moonlighting’ employee for working evenings?
Wednesday, October 5th, 2011I think one of my employees may be ‘moonlighting’ in the evening and am concerned that it will affect his work and my business. What is the legal position?
Employment law: Cutting staffing costs
Thursday, July 14th, 2011With many businesses on the lookout for more ways to reduce overheads, redundancy and other staff cost-cutting measures can seem very appealing. But there are some key pitfalls to avoid, says employment lawyer Peta Fluendy.
