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UK HR Two Minute Monthly - February 2022

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Our February update covers key employment law developments from January 2022. It also includes recent cases on gross misconduct/lodging multiple and vexatious grievances, if a “franchisee” delivery driver with rights of...more

Hogan Lovells

Employment Newsletter: NDAs. Suspension, working time

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It's no secret – government planning to regulate NDAs - The government has published a consultation paper containing proposals to limit the use of NDAs in relation to workplace harassment or discrimination claims....more

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Suspension of an Employee Was a Fundamental Breach of Contract

In Agoreyo v London Borough of Lambeth [2017] EWHC 2019 (QB), the High Court considered whether the suspension of an employee amounted to a fundamental breach of contract on the part of her employer. A primary school...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Constructive Dismissal and Managing Departures

In Gibbs v Leeds United Football Club Ltd [2016] EWHC 960 (QB), the High Court considered whether changes to an employee’s duties amounted to a fundamental breach of contract entitling him to bring a claim for constructive...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Dismissal for Sharing Confidential Information Was Unfair

In Stimpson v Citibank N.A. ET/3200437/15, Mr Stimpson brought claims for unfair and wrongful dismissal after being dismissed without notice by Citibank N.A. (Citi) for an alleged breach of Citi’s policies on confidential...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Breach of Confidentiality Amounted to Gross Misconduct

In Farnan v Sunderland Association Football Club [2015] EWHC 3759 (QB), the High Court considered whether breaches of confidentiality could amount to gross misconduct justifying dismissing an employee without notice....more

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Paying The Penalty? Supreme Court Clarifies Rule Against “Penalty Clauses”

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Last week, the Supreme Court of England and Wales issued a judgment that gives some welcome clarification about when a contractual provision may be deemed an unenforceable “penalty clause”. This should help employers draft...more

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Ruling on UK Executive’s Lawsuit Involving U.S.-Based Stock Option Plan

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English executives employed by multinational companies often have a contract of employment with the company’s UK subsidiary, but may also participate in a separate bonus or share option plan that contains foreign (e.g., U.S.)...more

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Sunrise Brokers LLP v Rodgers: responding to an employee's breach of contract

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What happened? In Sunrise Brokers LLP v Rodgers, the High Court decided that an employer could refuse to allow an employee to resign in breach of contract and instead hold him to the terms of his contract. This meant...more

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