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Don’t snoop on staff correspondence

We report on a successful appeal in the European Courts regarding privacy in the workplace.

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Closing the gap

David Clay discusses the implications of a recent equal pay decision in which female retail workers of Asda are seeking over £100 million.

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Deposit orders – not appropriate where the claim is unclear

Ian Machray gives guidance on how to defend unclear tribunal claims and when you can require the claimant to pay a deposit to continue their claim.

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Part time punishment

Ian Machray reports on a recent decision on whether you can pay your part-time employees less than the pro-rata full time equivalent salary

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Groceries Code Adjudicator issues “Code clarification” regarding Asda

The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) has recently published a Code clarification on the variation of supply agreements and other issues regulated under the Groceries Code.

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FSP handles headquarters disposal for US biotech business

FSP has just completed the sale of Unither House in Chertsey for United Therapeutics who develop and produce treatments for patients with chronic and life-threatening conditions.

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Voluntary overtime – A compulsory entitlement for holiday pay

Ian Machray reports on the Employment Appeal Tribunal decision which confirmed that regular voluntary overtime should be reflected in holiday pay.

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In the news – Football Association race row

We explore what employers can learn from the recent allegations plaguing the England women’s football team.

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Suspension is not a neutral act

Ian Machray discusses a recent decision on whether the suspension of a teacher amounted to a breach of contract

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FSP advises on sale of Crystal Palace Physio Group

FSP have advised the shareholders of Crystal Palace Physio Group on their sale to Rehabworks Limited (“RehabWorks”).

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How are judicial decisions in Adult Child IPFDA developing post Ilott?

 

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Does a short marriage get short shrift in the divorce courts?

Hannah Sims, a solicitor in the Family Team, considers a recent Court of Appeal decision which addresses whether a short childless marriage evades the equal sharing principle on divorce. 

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