UK People, Reward and Mobility Newsletter - February 2020

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UK People, Reward and Mobility Newsletter - February 2020

UK People, Reward and Mobility Newsletter - February 2020

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February 2020

In this issue we look at some of the key employment law developments that have taken place over the past month. In particular, we examine: the extent to which an employer can infringe on an employee's article 8 (ECHR) rights in a dismissal case, the legality of a compulsory retirement age and when suspending an employee can amount to a breach of trust and confidence.

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Q v Secretary of State for Justice UKEAT 0120/19

February 27, 2020

The EAT upheld an Employment Tribunal (ET) decision that the dismissal of a Probation Service Officer, on the ground that she failed to disclose that her child was subject to a Child Protection Plan, was fair.

Not justified – ET hands down ruling on university's compulsory retirement age

February 27, 2020

In its recent ruling in the case of Ewart v. The University of Oxford, the Employment Tribunal found that Oxford University acted unlawfully in dismissing Professor Paul Ewart under its employer justified retirement age policy. The EJRA, under which staff at senior grades must retire in the September before they turn 68, was introduced in 2011 with the stated aim of bringing younger and more diverse staff into the University.

When is suspending an employee a breach of trust and confidence?

February 27, 2020

Suspension can be a very useful tool for employers. However, in certain circumstances it can amount to a breach of trust and confidence, which would then allow the suspended employee to resign and claim constructive unfair dismissal.

In the press

February 27, 2020

In addition to this month's news, please do look at publications we have contributed to.

Upcoming Events

February 27, 2020

In a period of media scandals and increased scrutiny by regulators what is the future of workplace culture, the use of NDAs, #MeToo and the law?

Editor's top picks of the news this month

February 27, 2020

Editor's top pick of the news this month.

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