Darren Newman
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24: Khanum v Mid-Glamorgan Area Health Authority
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
21. Linfood Cash and Carry v Thomson
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
20. RSPB v Croucher
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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Tagged disciplinary investigations, fair investigations, Rspb v Croucher, unfair dismissal
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14. East Lindsay District Council v Daubney
In this episode we look at dismissal for long-term absence. The classic explanation of how a fair employer should approach the issue is East Lindsay District Council v Daubney but the law has moved on a bit since then and we … Continue reading
10. James v Waltham Holy Cross UBC
Here is a case that you may think you’ve never heard of – but it contains the classic test of fairness when it comes to dismissing someone for poor performance or incompetence. Behind the legal principle, James v Waltham Holy Cross … Continue reading
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Tagged Capability, opportunity to improve, unfair dismissal, Waltham Holy Cross
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