DAC Beachcroft's Employment Matter focuses on some of the most interesting cases and events occurring with the Employment Law sector.
1. Whistleblowing: Employment tribunal time limits and the application of the ACAS code of practice when employees make whistleblowing allegations
The EAT has held that the grievance requirements of the ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures may apply to whistleblowing allegations. It has also held that the imposition of a new contract was a one-off act with continuing consequences, not an act extending over a period.
2. Employment tribunal costs awards: Employer recoups record £432,000 in legal costs
An employment tribunal has made what is believed to be the highest ever costs award against a “duplicitous” ex-employee.
3. Vicarious liability: Is an employer liable for its employees’ practical jokes?
An employer was not vicariously liable for an employee’s practical joke that went badly wrong.
4. ICO publishes new right of access guidance for handling DSARs
Following its consultation which closed in February 2020, the ICO has updated its DSAR guidance.
