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Dismissed Cohabiting Employee Not Directly Discriminated Against | Lexology
United Kingdom
February 20 2019 In the case of Gan Menachem Hendon Limited v De Groen, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) established that an employee was not directly discriminated against because of her religion or belief when she was dismissed on discovery that she was cohabiting with her boyfriend. This practice conflicted with the ultra-orthodox beliefs of the nursery’s management.
A New Year Update | Lexology
It’s a New Year! In this update, we look forward to what 2019 may have in store and summarise some developments from the very end of 2018. But first we consider some 2018 highlights.
Implied Term Not to Dismiss Employee Entitled to Long-Term Disability Benefits | Lexology
The Employment Appeal Tribunal’s decision in Awan v ICTS is a very important decision for employers who provide long-term disability benefits (such as those provided under a permanent health insurance scheme) to their employees. In this update, we detail the facts of the case and outline what it means for employers. Facts Mr Awan worked for American Airlines as a Security Agent at Heathrow Airport. He was later promoted to the position of International Security Co-ordinator.
A Reintroduction of Employment Tribunal Fees? | Lexology
Last year, the employment tribunal fees regime introduced in 2013 was declared unlawful by the Supreme Court. We reported on the Supreme Court’s judgment. However, the Ministry of Justice has confirmed that it may seek to reintroduce fees for employment tribunal claims. It is, apparently, confident that a “progressive” fees regime can be found that will not deny access to justice but will help to fund the court system.
Part-time Worker Less Favourably Treated Where Paid 50% of Full Pay for 53.5% of Full-time Hours | Lexology
In this short update, we cover the Court of Appeal’s decision in British Airways Plc v Pinaud. The case covers the law relating to part-time workers and is a very important test case - 628 similar employment tribunal claims against British Airways Plc by cabin crew have been stayed pending its outcome.
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