And finally, a tribunal has found that forcing a senior employee to sit at a desk, which was viewed as a ‘junior’ desk, can amount to constructive dismissal.  Walker v Robsons (Rickmansworth) Limited Walker v Robsons (Rickmansworth) Limited, involved an estate agency. At one of the branches of the estate agency, the back desk was… [Read More]

Business insolvencies have risen 11% from last year, with many companies now in financial distress. For HR professionals, understanding the employment implications of insolvency is crucial. Here’s what happens when a business goes into administration, is sold out of administration, or enters liquidation. Administration: A temporary measure Administration is meant to protect a company from… [Read More]

Settling employment disputes often boils down to ‘who blinks first’. A claim is issued and both parties put their respective positions on the record. But often, the factors that may prompt a settlement aren’t at all obvious. For the employer – there are commercial sensitivities and the risk of adverse publicity. Similarly, the employee has… [Read More]