Category Archives: Podcasts

24: Khanum v Mid-Glamorgan Area Health Authority

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Darren Newman

In this series I’m looking at classic employment law cases of the past that still have something to teach us about employment law today. In this episode we look at Khanum v Mid Glamorgan Area Health Authority [1978] IRLR 215. … Continue reading →

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23. Mears v Safecar Security Ltd

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Darren Newman

Going back to 1982, Mears v Safecar Security Ltd is a case about written statements of terms and conditions and what term applies when the employee is off sick and there are no express terms dealing with sickness absence or … Continue reading →

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22. Devis & Sons Ltd v Atkins

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Darren Newman

In this episode we look at the first House of Lords case to consider unfair dismissal – Devis & Sons Ltd v Atkins. This leads to a seriously nerdy discussion of the history of the basic award and how it … Continue reading →

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21. Linfood Cash and Carry v Thomson

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Darren Newman

This week’s episode looks at Linfood Cash and Carry v Thomson & anor. This case from 1989 gives guidance to employers relying on anonymous evidence in disciplinary cases. To see how that guidance is used in practice we also consider … Continue reading →

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20. RSPB v Croucher

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Darren Newman

This episode features RSPB v Croucher a case about the scope of the duty to investigate when the employee has already admitted their guilt. We also look at the more recent case of CRO Ports v Wiltshire which shows how … Continue reading →

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