UK Supreme Court ruling: Restrictive Covenants
The 2019 Supreme Court ruling on the case of Tillman v Egon Zender Ltd provides further useful clarification on the complex issue of restrictive covenants. In employment law, restrictive covenants are used to prevent staff from disadvantaging their current employer...
Emma Watson and the launch of workplace harassment legal advice line
On 5th August 2019, the actor Emma Watson launched a workplace harassment legal advice helpline, aiming to give more women a better understanding of their rights. The helpline is being funded by public donations, including money from Watson, and will be managed by...
Top Personal Data Concerns highlighted by ICO
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has just released its annual strategic report, highlighting the main concerns people have about how companies collect and store their personal information. The Trust and Confidence report found that the perceived importance...Internet, austerity and no fees bring Tribunal upturn
Greater awareness of employer obligations – and equality, diversity and discrimination issues –has led to a 40% increase in the number of claims made at UK employment tribunals, according to figures released by Acas (the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration...