Employment

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How to advise on settlement agreements

Andrew Gray offers some tips on best practice for solicitors acting for both employers and employees

Against the odds

The Taylor Review recommendations are the opportunity for the government to demonstrate it can secure high levels of protection for UK workers. Jean-Yves Gilg reports

Taylor Review calls for reform of 'unfair' employment tribunal procedure

Independent review recommends scrapping tribunal issue fees and calls for new 'dependent contractor' category

Baggage allowance

Domonique McRae discusses the decision in Swissport Ltd on whether a 'period' costs award may be made when a party has entered into a DBA

Swansea solicitor loses employment claim against legal aid firm

Constructive dismissal, age discrimination, and breach of contract claims dismissed by tribunal

Refuse workers win overtime pay case against Veolia

Waste management firm claimed 'Brexit legal uncertainty' behind non-payment

Solicitor wins unfair dismissal and indirect sex discrimination claims

Tribunal finds 'serious and fundamental shortcomings' in Switalskis' disciplinary process

GLS v Brookes: Discriminatory recruitment practices

The case of a law student who brought a claim against the Government Legal Service shows the diverse ways in which disability discrimination can arise, writes Anna Macey