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Court of Appeal ruling gives guidance on “public interest test”

In the case of Chesterton Global Ltd and another v Nurmohamed an appeal by the employer, arguing that the disclosure of confidential profit and loss figures by its former senior manager Mr Nurmohamed had not been …

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Acas updates guidance on cyber bullying

Acas has published a revised guide to cyber bullying, reflecting the continuing rise in this form of workplace bullying. Acas defines cyber bullying as “any form of bullying, harassment or victimisation online”, giving examples such …

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Failure to interview witnesses did not amount to an unreasonable investigation

In Moncrieffe v London Underground Limited the EAT found that notwithstanding the employer’s failure to interview two potential witnesses, and the long and unblemished service of the claimant, the Tribunal had not been wrong to …

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Fall in trade union membership can impact on good employment relations

The recently published 2016 trade union membership figures show an overall decrease in membership by 275,000, the largest annual fall recorded since the series began in 1995. The proportion of employees who were trade union …

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Employees question employers’ commitment to diversity

According to recent research by Badenoch & Clark one in five employees have taken action to hide their age, disability, social background or sexuality in the workplace or when applying for a job. Inspiring Inclusion …

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Failure to manage performance and poor investigation combine to demonstrate constructive dismissal

In Williams v Meddygfa Rrhdbach Surgery a medical practice manager has won a constructive dismissal case against her former employer after claiming she was bullied by a “brusque and blunt” doctor. Williams had worked for …

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