Inside our Summer 2024 IN CASE Newsletter you will find:
The General Election and possible impacts on Employment Law
Domonique McRae, Senior Associate in Employment at Payne Hicks Beach, evaluates the proposed employment policies in the Labour, Conservative, and Liberal Democrat party manifestos ahead of the General Election.
Case Report – Ms M Ospina Cadavid v Zing Environments Ltd
James Townsend, Partner, successfully defended Zing Environments Ltd against Ms. Ospina Cadavid’s claims of unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, and breach of contract. The Tribunal dismissed her case, upheld Zing’s counterclaim, and awarded £12,125.30 in damages to Zing.
Key Issues in Redundancy and Early Consultation
NAOMI LATHAM & ELIZABETH COYLE
Naomi and Elizabeth emphasise that starting redundancy consultations early, when proposals are forming, is crucial. This approach allows employees a meaningful opportunity to influence outcomes and potentially prevent dismissals. The recent case of De Bank Haycocks v ADP RPO UK Ltd underscores that delayed consultation risks unfair dismissal findings, even if other aspects of the process are fair. Employers should prioritise robust, timely consultation to mitigate legal and reputational risks.
Case Report: Steven Anderson v P.J. Carey (Contractors) Limited
James Townsend led the successful defence of P.J. Carey (Contractors) Limited in a disability discrimination case. Anderson, a groundworker, claimed discrimination due to ADHD, but the Tribunal found he did not prove he was disabled at the relevant time. The case was dismissed at a preliminary hearing.
Guest Feature from our Defence & Investigations specialists:
Financial Crime in the Manifestos
Mark Jones, Defence & Investigations Partner, and Henry Watkinson, Associate at Payne Hicks Beach comment on the proposed policies on financial crime in the manifestos from the Labour and Conservative parties. When it comes to combating financial crime; who might we be better off with?
