BDBF acts in Landmark Disability Discrimination Case
BDBF will be in the Court of Appeal on Tuesday this week, acting for the Claimant in a disability discrimination case. Chris Milsom of Cloisters Chambers will appear as counsel.
Company was entitled to terminate its relationship with a contractor without giving notice despite being in breach of contract itself
A recent High Court decision demonstrates that where a Company has breached the express or implied terms of the contract, if the response or reaction from the other party itself amounts to a breach, the Company may still be able to rely on the other party’s breach and terminate the contract with immediate effect.
How can an employer give an opinionated reference?
The High Court has clarified the scope of an employer’s duty when giving a reference in respect of a former employee.
Morrisons held vicariously liable for its employee’s data protection breach
Morrisons held vicariously liable for its employee’s data protection breach February 1, 2018 Morrisons, the supermarket chain, has been held liable for a disgruntled employee’s wilful breach of data protection legislation. Mr Skelton was employed by Morrisons as a...
Employer given £2 in damages for misuse of confidential information
An employer has been awarded only £2 for its former employees’ breaches of their confidentiality duties, rather than the £15 million it claimed.