No way back after premature dismissal letter *

United Kingdom - October 27 2011
In the vast majority of cases it should be obvious whether an employee has been dismissed or resigned.

Co-authors: Caroline Noblet, Matthew Lewis, Charles Frost , David Whincup.

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Liverpool dodge own-goal in reference response *

United Kingdom - October 5 2011
Ever agonised about just how far you should go when responding to a reference request?

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Unfair dismissal qualifying period to increase from one to two years *

United Kingdom - October 3 2011
The Business Secretary, Vince Cable, and the Chancellor, George Osborne, have today confirmed that the qualifying period for bringing an unfair dismissal claim will increase from one to two years.

Co-authors: Caroline Noblet, Matthew Lewis, Charles Frost , David Whincup.

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Dismissal of employee for working in second job while on sick leave was unfair. What? *

United Kingdom - September 27 2011
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled that an employer’s dismissal of an employee for working in a second job while on sick leave from the first was unfair.

Co-authors: Caroline Noblet, Matthew Lewis, Charles Frost , David Whincup.

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What’s coming into force in October 2011? *

United Kingdom - September 13 2011
The key employment law changes taking place on 1 October 2011 are these.

Co-authors: Caroline Noblet, Matthew Lewis, Charles Frost , David Whincup.

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