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9 May 2017
Worker-Employee, what’s the difference?
Good question, you may say, since October 2016 the
government has been carrying out an enquiry into whether the
terms “Employee” and “Worker” are properly defined
legally. Currently there are three possible categories;
“employee”, “worker” and
“self-employed/freelance”
9 May 2017
I’m feeling stressed!!!
As a result of a recent case relating to workplace stress or
depression being seen as a disability, it may be useful to
look at the law relating to disability. The law says that if
an employee has a disability and is thereby put at a
disadvantage compared with non-disabled employees, then the
employer has a duty to take such steps as are reasonable to
avoid the disadvantage. A disability is legally defined as a
physical or mental medical impairment that has a substantial
effect on the ability to carry out normal day-to-day
activities and is “long-term”, meaning it has lasted
or is likely to last more than 12 months.
9 May 2017
Some Other Substantial Reason?
This is an interesting legal topic that rarely gets a
mention. Most employers, employees and HR professionals are
well aware of the main grounds for which an employee can be
dismissed; gross misconduct, continuing misconduct after a
final written warning, etc. But there is also a “catch
all” legitimate ground for dismissal for “some other
substantial reason”, or SOSR for short.
9 May 2017
Oh, The Crosses We Have To Bear…
With the state of world affairs today, religious fanaticism,
radicalisation and hatred is a topic that can spill over
into the workplace, especially into the controversial area
of religious symbolism. In fact two recent cases adjudged by
the European Court of Justice may have muddied the legal
waters somewhat.