Dismissal deemed “fair” by Employment Appeal Tribunal where no procedure was followed
The Employment Appeal Tribunal have handed down a judgment in the case of Gallacher v Abellio Scotrail Ltd that states a dismissal based on Some Other Substantial Reason (SOSR), namely the breakdown of trust and confidence between the parties, was held to be lawful even where the employer failed to follow a fair procedure. Facts In this case, the Claimant
The New Job Support Scheme – will it prevent redundancies?
The Government has announced a new Job Support Scheme (JSS) which will commence on 1 November 2020, as the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (the “Retention Scheme”) comes to an end. JSS will take a much different format to the Retention Scheme, and although the JSS will offer some support to the prevention of redundancies, it may not necessarily be as
End of Firebreak Lockdown
The end of the firebreak lockdown on 9 November 2020 could not come quick enough for some people. It isn’t a secret that many families have struggled since the imposition of measures back in March of this year relating to Covid-19, but after being stuck in the house for the past 2 weeks this may have gotten worse. If you
Updated Guidance on Furlough Scheme
As you will know, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended by the Government. Here are the key points you need to know: It will remain open until 31 March 2021; From 1 November 2020, employers can claim 80% of an employee’s usual salary for hours not worked, up to a maximum of £2,500 per month; Employer’s can furlough
Did you know we have specialist knowledge in Agricultural law?
**Scroliwch i lawr am Cymraeg** Did you know we have specialist knowledge in Agricultural law? This is not a service that all law firms are familiar with, but as a client orientated practice we feel it is essential to go the extra mile for our local community, which has such proud agricultural heritage. Our legal experts have gone out of