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| Discrimination and victimisation | In the appeals of Rhys-Harper v Relaxion Group plc, D’Souza v London Borough of Lambeth, Jones v 3M Healthcare Ltd and three other actions [2003] UKHL 33, the House of Lords overruled Ade... | ||||
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| 9 Apr 2013 | ELA's response to ACAS consultation on the Draft Code of Practice on Settlement Agreements | Consultations | |||
| 23 Nov 2012 | ELA response to BIS consultation Ending the Employment Relationship | Consultations | |||
| 1 Feb 2013 | The balance is restored to Pilon clauses | Marc Jones, Turbervilles | ELA Briefing | In the much-publicised case of Société Générale v Geys [2012] UKSC 63, the Supreme Court has overturned the Court of Appeal and, by a majority of four to one, ruled that an employer wishing to termina... | |
| 1 Feb 2013 | Keeping the employment contract alive: the role of the injunction | Mark Sutton QC and Betsan Criddle, Old Square Chambers | ELA Briefing | Employment lawyers are typically asked to advise whether a dismissal is lawful and as to the consequences if it is not. Is the reason a permissible one? Has a fair process been followed? What ... |
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| 1 Mar 2013 | Early conciliation and protected settlement discussions: resolution or confusion? | Camilla Palmer, Leigh Day & Co | ELA Briefing | The New Year saw a raft of new proposals. The stated aim is to encourage early resolution, build on the existing flexibility of the labour market, but protect a strong system of employee rights. Th... |
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| 1 Mar 2013 | Summary dismissals and Pilons: the implications of Geys v Société Générale | Sinead Casey, Linklaters LLP | ELA Briefing | In Geys the Supreme Court ruled that a contract of employment continued until the employee received not only payment in lieu of notice but also clear notification that a Pilon had been made in exercis... | |
| 1 Jun 2006 | Shut Up or Pay Back – a Penalty Clause? | Julian Yew, Stephenson Harwood | ELA Briefing | Julian Yew examines the case of CMC Group Plc & ors v Michael Zhang. Here, the Court of Appeal considered the enforceability of a repayment clause in the event that the employee breached a... |
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| 1 Aug 2006 | Merging Claims – Fraser v HLMAD Ltd | Simon Cheetham, Ely Place Chambers | ELA Briefing | It has become more common to find a claim for wrongful dismissal in an ET1 qualified by the right to withdraw that claim and pursue it in the civil courts. The Court of Appeal in Fraser v HLMAD Lt... |