Samira Ahmed wins BBC equal pay case
TV News host Samira Ahmed win equal pay case against BBC for her work on Newswatch. After being underpaid £700k Samira wins tribunal after comparing her pay with Jeremy Vine show Points of View.
EAT confirms a loose causation test in claims for discrimination arising from a disability
Employment Law News EAT confirms a loose causation test in claims for discrimination arising from a disability In Sheikholeslami v University of Edinburgh, the EAT confirmed that a looser causation test was appropriate in determining whether unfavourable treatment had...
Beware the ‘curse’ of twitter – a warning for regulated professionals
Employment Law News Beware the ‘curse’ of twitter – a warning for regulated professionals In recent years the power of regulators has increased dramatically. All regulators are more proactive in taking enforcement action against individuals in breach of rules in...
CARILLION’S DEMISE
CARILLION’S DEMISE It is imperative directors understand their duties and obligations, not only during an insolvency, but prior to the company’s collapse. Even if personal liability is not established, in cases where there is significant media interest, such as that...
Hiring and Firing the Board
Gareth Brahams looks at the best ways to negotiate entrances for new appointments to the board – and what to do when a board member needs to be terminated.