Insights
Constructive unfair dismissal and acceptance of breach
In the case of Chemcem Scotland Limited v Ure, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (‘EAT’) held that an employee’s failure to…
17 Nov 2020
Justifying discrimination on the grounds of cost
It has long been understood that cost alone cannot be used as justification for something which would otherwise amount to…
17 Nov 2020
Detailed guidance on ‘right of access’
The Information Commissioners Officer has published detailed guidance on the ‘Right of Access’. This provides clarification for employers on how…
17 Nov 2020
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (‘CJRS’) has been extended to 31 March 2021. A summary of key points arising out…
17 Nov 2020
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended again from 31 December 2020 to 31 March 2021
“Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended again from 31 December 2020 to 31 March 2021″ On Thursday 5th November 2020, HM…
06 Nov 2020
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has today announced changes to the Job Support Scheme (JSS).
In recognition of the challenging times ahead, the Chancellor has announced that the JSS, which opens on 1 November, will…
22 Oct 2020
The Taxman Cometh
For the second year in a row the scheduled Autumn Budget was cancelled. Last time it was the upcoming “Brexit…
22 Oct 2020
What it’s like to be a trainee solicitor at DTM Legal
The role of a trainee solicitor at DTM Legal can vary day to day and from day one I have…
20 Oct 2020
Unfair dismissal case law round-up
In the Employment Appeal Tribunal (‘EAT’) case of K v L, it was held that it was unfair to dismiss…
28 Sep 2020
Impending changes – ACAS Early Conciliation and Employment Tribunals
Regulations have been laid before Parliament amending existing legislation to effect changes including the following: The ACAS Early Conciliation provisions…
28 Sep 2020