Alex Canham

The Employment Tribunal (ET) has ruled that an employer discriminated against a software executive in association with his wife’s cancer treatment, awarding just under £90,000 in compensation. The case of David Graham v Gravity Supply Chain Solutions Limited and Other, has brought about a relatively rare judgment of associative discrimination, with the ET stating that there…

The Government has published a consultation which is seeking views on proposals to refine and reform the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (“TUPE”), in an attempt to make the process less complex, and cheaper, for businesses. The consultation, running until 11 July 2024, forms part of the Government’s efforts to reduce the…

Following the spring budget announcement on the 6th March 2024, the chancellor announced that from 1st June 2024, Multiple Dwellings Relief will be abolished, unless you exchanged on or before the 6th March 2024 in which case you can still claim the relief. What is Multiple Dwelling Relief: Multiple Dwellings Relief is currently available where…

As the sun begins to peak its way through the clouds, dreamers begin to consider the potential of investing in a holiday home. Investing in a holiday home can be a rewarding venture, offering both personal enjoyment and potential financial gain. However, amidst the excitement of acquiring a second property, forward planning is crucial, especially…

On 24 May 2024, the Labour Party published its plan for employment rights which they call “Labour’s Plan to Make Work Pay.” The proposals are comprehensive, with Labour pledging to strengthen workers’ rights if it wins the General Election on 4 July 2024. We have summarised the plans that have been announced, which are intended…

Dealing with a silent or absent Landlord In the realm of property ownership, the concept of an absentee freeholder can present a unique set of challenges for leaseholders. An absentee or silent freeholder situation arises when the owner of the leasehold property is unable to establish contact with their freeholder. While this may initially appear…

The Spring Budget, announced by Jeremy Hunt in March 2024, confirmed an investment of £170 million to deliver “a justice system fit for the modern era”, with £55 million being specifically assigned to the Family Courts. The objective being to facilitate access to legal advice and support with the focus on non-court dispute resolution in…

If a Claimant’s conduct, arising from a disability, is a minor contributing factor to a decision taken to dismiss the Claimant, can that lead to a claim for disability discrimination? Yes, ruled the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) recently in Bodis v Lindfield Christian Care Home. Background The Claimant, Ms. Bodis, suffered from depression and anxiety. Following…

The Employment Tribunal’s decision in Mr F Edreira v Severn Waste Services Limited has sparked public attention. Mr Edreira, a 66-year-old man, alleged that he had faced age discrimination when his manager offered him a chair. The Tribunal found that offering a chair to an older employee could amount to age discrimination.

Friday 17th May 12-1pm, Online via Zoom Please join Matt Jenkin and Alex Harper from our Employment team for a webinar on the upcoming duty for employers to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. In recent years, there has been a significant spotlight on workplace culture, particularly focussing on the prevention of sexual harassment given…

AI is now all around us, and new improvements have made it even more powerful and easy to use. However, as AI becomes more common in the workplace, there’s a risk that it could be used unfairly. It is crucial for employers to ensure that they are adopting the use of AI in a fair…

This April is Stress Awareness Month, which aims to increase awareness of both the contributory factors and solutions to workplace stress. Although much has been done to tackle this modern-day epidemic, April should serve as a reminder for employers of their ongoing legal obligations to continue to support their employees’ mental wellbeing. Not least because…