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The bigger picture: dismissals via Zoom

The bigger picture: dismissals via Zoom

Brief facts There has been some criticism around a boss of a US firm who fired around 900 of his staff on a single zoom call. Vishal Garg delivered the news to his colleagues that the firm were making redundancies due to the market, efficiency and performances and...
Furlough scheme comes to a close: 30 September 2021

Furlough scheme comes to a close: 30 September 2021

Current Furlough position As has been planned for some time, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is due to end on 30 September 2021. Whilst the CJRS was due to come to a close originally back in April 2021, this was further extended to deal with the...
Holidays – Hot topics

Holidays – Hot topics

With restrictions easing and borders beginning to open up for overseas travel you may be facing annual leave headaches with staff having built up substantial annual leave entitlement and many will want to take their entitlement at the same peak times such as the...
To strike out or not to strike out?

To strike out or not to strike out?

To strike out or not to strike out?   Brief facts – Case of A v B The Claimant (doctor for NHS Trust) brought claims arising from her dismissal: unfair dismissal, sex, and religious discrimination. Whilst in employment with the Respondent, the Claimant was in an...
Settlement Agreement Case Study 4

Settlement Agreement Case Study 4

Settlement Agreement Case Study 4 We were contacted by an employee who sought advice on a redundancy process. The employee considered that he should not have been placed “at-risk” or included in the redundancy selection pool. We assisted him throughout the process,...
Settlement Agreement Case Study 3

Settlement Agreement Case Study 3

Settlement Agreement Case Study 3 A commercial client required legal advice in relation to an employee who had been absent from work due to ill-health for a prolonged period. Having obtained an occupational health report and implementing the recommended reasonable...