In a recent decision the Supreme Court ruled that volunteers within organisations do not qualify for the protections afforded under the Equality Act, namely employment discrimination on the grounds of age, race or sex. This landmark case was X v Mid Sussex Citizens Bureau. The facts of the case are that Mrs X was a […]
‘Tis the season of the works Christmas Party, but employers and employees should be wary of things getting out of hand, as such get-togethers, often fuelled by alcohol, can bring risks. Two recent cases highlight the dangers inherent in the classic Christmas party. In the case of Gimson v Display by Design, in December 2011, […]
The Government consultation on the possibility of employee-owner status was launched in October, and although only a few weeks were given for responses from businesses and employment/HR organisations, the results are now in. It appears from reading the consultation report itself that there seems to be little appetite for these contracts, but the Government seemed […]
