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• Wrongful dismissal

  What is wrongful dismissal? Wrongful Dismissal is a form of breach of employment contract claim. Unlike unfair dismissal, the employee does not have to have been employed for 2 years. Most wrongful dismissal claims are brought by senior executive employees. Common examples include :- Lack of proper notice –…

• Employee restrictive covenants – importance, potential pitfalls and enforcement issues

  Restrictive Covenants Confidential information, IP, business know how, pricing, suppliers, client or customer and their data are key to the survival and success of most businesses. Protecting those vital business assets, which many employees will have some degree of access to and knowledge of, is essential for most businesses. A…

• Director Service Agreements

  For many UK businesses, success hinges on the expertise and dedication of their directors. Yet, surprisingly, many operate without a formal a director’s service agreement. This lack of clarity can expose both the company and the director to unnecessary risk. Why it’s worth getting a Director Service Contract in place…

• New duty for employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace

  On Thursday 26 October 2023, Royal Assent was given to the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023. This new Act will make substantial changes to employment law, with 3 major changes coming into effect in October 2024: a) All employers will have a duty to…

• Comparative Perspectives on Non-Compete Clauses in New York, Singapore and United Kingdom

  The recent US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposal to ban employers from imposing non-competition clauses (“non-competes”) on their workers has sparked off massive debate. Support comes from those who believe the proposed rule believe would encourage entrepreneurship and innovation[1] and lead to more businesses forming. On the other…

• How to recruit for diversity without attracting discrimination claims

  The Central London Employment Tribunal has now handed down its judgment in the employment claim brought by Mr Christopher Palmer against AIMS Markets Ltd (AIMS). AIMS is pleased to announce that it was successful in its defence against the direct sex and race discrimination claims of Mr Christopher Palmer. Mr…

• Complaints against RVA Surveyors

  Branch Austin McCormick’s Elliot Hammer, a dispute resolution partner, has been successful in representing a number of clients against RVA Surveyors Ltd in Manchester, Portsmouth, London, Barking,  and many other places around the country.  He currently has many clients either bringing claims or counterclaims against…

• What Should I Do If I Face Sexual Discrimination In The Workplace?

  We asked Elliot Hammer, our Head of Employment Department for his top 10 FAQs relating to Sex Discrimination: How long do I have to work for an employer to make a sex discrimination claim?  You can make a sex discrimination claim on day 1, or even before employment if you…