Please see Philip Landau’s blog in The Guardian today, relating to a new ruling by the European Court of Human Rights deciding (in a landmark case), that in some circumstances, it may be appropriate for employers to monitor personal email accounts at work. You can access the blog by clicking on The Guardian logo at […]
Our blog is in The Guardian today in relation to a study from the London-based Future Work Centre, which surveyed nearly 2,000 working people about the pros and cons of using email. The constant stream of updates are described as a “toxic form of stress”. The blog can be accessed by clicking on the Guardian logo […]
It was an early start today (New Year’s day), for Philip Landau who appeared on LBC News Radio this morning talking about how employees can be suspended and disciplined by bringing their employers into disrepute. This follows the suspension of Simon Danczuk MP from the Labour Party for “inappropriate behaviour”. Please click here to read […]
Philip Landau appeared on LBC News Radio today talking to Nick Ferrari in relation to your sickness rights at work, and also in relation to bullying from your employer. This followed the story that has reach the public domain of Conservative MP, Lucy Allan, being accused of voicemail rants against her caseworker in relation to […]
Workplace bullying is increasing, with many victims too afraid to speak up about it, a new study by ACAS has revealed, who says they has received about 20,000 calls related to bullying and harassment over the past year, adding the problem was costing the economy an estimated £18 billion. Please click here to see the […]
Philip Landau was speaking to Ian Dale on LBC News Radio today. He was asked to advise listeners on the legal definition of constructive dismissal in relation to the former Chelsea team doctor Eva Carneiro’s lawyers have served notice on the club that she intends to seek a claim for constructive dismissal. Click here for […]
Changes to National Minimum Wage rates take effect from 1st October 2015 as follows: The standard adult rate (for workers aged 21 and over) increases to £6.70. The development rate (for workers aged between 18 and 20) increases to £5.30. The young workers rate (for workers aged under 18 but above the compulsory school age […]
Philip Landau was talking to Nick Ferrari on LBC News Radio this morning on the legal aspects of harassment and bullying at work, following a claim being made by Barak Obamah’s cousin against the Metropolitan Police. Please click here to see the full story. Click here for the office bullying page
According to a survey by employment website Monster, one in four employees in the UK have never been promoted, and one in 10 have failed to move up the career ladder in the past decade. What if your lack of promotion is due to discrimination? Please click here to see Philip Landau’s blog in The […]
If you are working for an employer without a fixed or regular place of work, you could be entitled to more pay or a reduction in hours after a European Court of Justice ruling yesterday. Under present UK government guidelines, time spent travelling at work does count towards your working hours. However “normal travel to […]
