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
Employment Law News 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 senior IT internal auditor. This role gave him access to sensitive...
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.
Southern Rail fails to obtain injunction to prevent strike
Southern Rail’s parent company has failed in an attempt to obtain an injunction preventing strikes led by ASLEF.
Is an employer liable for an assault at the Christmas after-party?
An employer was found not to be liable for an employee’s serious injury caused by an assault during drinks held after the office Christmas party.