Following on from our earlier article this month, I think it’s safe to assume that most of you have had your Christmas party. For the majority, I’m sure it’s been a pleasant experience, however, for some, the night may not have ended as pleasantly as it had begun. This raises the question of when a company is vicariously liable for an assault at a Christmas party.
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Monthly Archive December 2016
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DecUnpaid Compensation in Employment Tribunal Claims
Hitting the news last week was the fact that Lucy Ward, former Leeds United employee, had still not received the compensation awarded to her by the employment tribunal months ago. At the time, we reported on her successful claim of unfair dismissal and sex discrimination against the Club.
Unfortunately, Ms Ward is part of a worrying statistic that a high proportion of claimants who are awarded compensation by the employment tribunal do not receive the money. Less than half of all claimants receive their compensation in full, some receive only a small amount of the compensation awarded and over a third receiving absolutely nothing. So, why does this happen?
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DecHave Yourself A Merry Little, Stress-Free Christmas Party!
So, December is upon us once again and as we all concur about the year passing by in a flash, the festivities build. December sees the start of Christmas party season within the workplace. From office-based lunchtime functions, to post work beverages, to all expenses paid Christmas parties and everything in between; whichever category of celebration you fall into, it’s worth thinking about how to ensure your Christmas do runs smoothly.
Here are our top tips for ensuring your festive function is stress-free!
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