Morrisons Case – Data Breach from USB to Online
Data Breach at Morrisons A recent case has highlighted the risk employers run when they ‘allow’ their employees to misuse personal data that they hold. The data protection breach occurred after Morrisons asked one of its employees to send payroll data to its external auditors, KPMG. This was a perfectly legitimate request and the process […]
The European Court Rules on Unpaid Holiday Pay
Kerseys Solicitors LLP of Ipswich and Colchester reminds us that employers could find themselves liable for years of unpaid holiday pay as a result of a case last year. In the UK, workers and employees are entitled to take 5.6 weeks of paid holiday each year. However, this right does not extend to those who […]
The Christmas Party: A Warning to Employers
The Christmas Party: A Warning to Employers We are now approaching the festive period and throughout workplaces up and down the country thoughts will be turning to Christmas celebrations. At the same time, in a tradition which is almost as old as the office Christmas party itself, employment lawyers will be warning of the possible […]
‘Without Prejudice Discussions’ and ‘Protected Conversations’
Be careful what you say during ‘without prejudice discussions’ and ‘protected conversations’ warns Kerseys Solicitors LLP of Ipswich and Colchester In a recent case, the EAT said that it’s: “all or nothing” when it comes to ‘without prejudice discussions’ and ‘protected conversations’. An example of ‘without prejudice discussion’ and ‘protected conversation’ G worked for A […]
Bumping in Redundancy
Employers making redundancies should always consider whether ‘bumping’ another employee would be appropriate says Ipswich solicitors firm, Kerseys. Redundancy is a potentially fair reason for an employer to dismiss an employee. But such a dismissal will only be ‘fair’ if the employer follows a fair process before dismissing the employee. How to Stay Fair One […]