A week’s pay is now capped at £430 for the purpose of redundancy calculations
Unfair dismissal compensation has risen to £72,300

Lili Hunter Consulting Limited, specialising in employment law and workplace mediation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Louise Irwin to Director of the company.  Louise is  also an Associate Employment Lawyer with Hunter Legal Limited.  With 8 years’ post-qualifying experience, Louise is responsible for the employment law side of the business and is the company’s lead advisor and contracts expert.  She holds a degree in Law and as well as a masters degree in Employment Law & Practice.  Lili Hunter, Managing Director of the company, said: “Louise’s expertise and continued dedication to our clients and our business are outstanding.  I am delighted that she has accepted this appointment which will support the continued growth and success of our business. ”

A local man who successfully claimed unfair dismissal went on to operate his own driving school.  His employer appealed the decision when it discovered that the employee had been moonlighting during his sick leave to train as a driving instructor.  He had acted dishonestly with his employers which “is a very serious matter in the context of employer-employee relations” said the judge.

A Policeman has been sacked after “shoplifting for thrills” and embarrassingly for him, his loot included sexual lubricant!  The Crown Court found that he had failed to meet the “standards of behaviour expected of PC’s”.  The force’s head of professional standards stated that “we remind the public that the vast majority of officers behave with integrity, that they can have confidence in the work we do and the commitment we have to the highest standards”. Ensure your employees are meeting standards and not letting your company down .

A salesman has reportedly lost his job after telling his boss he was depressed.  He Tweeted “Dear Twitter, I just opened up to my boss about my depression and she’s indicated she might have to fire me” followed by his dismissal letter. He has gathered thousands of supporters and the backing of MPs.  Make sure your business doesn’t discriminate against workers because of a disability. Get employment law advice that Cliks!

Pizza chain Papa John’s has sacked an employee after a customer Tweeted a photo of her receipt describing her as ‘lady chinky eyes’. The photo went viral with nearly 30,000 views. Even informal documents can result in harassment claims being brought against your company if they cause offence. Make sure your employees know what’s acceptable – get Bullying and Harassment and Electronic Communications Policies from Dox in a Box.

A crown court judge appeared under a dangerous dog charge in a magistrates court chewing gum and describing the verdict against her a “f**king travesty”. She was suspended from duty pending a disciplinary process, but has since ‘retired on medical grounds’ from her position as a judge.

An HR manager earning £68k per annum is claiming constructive dismissal against his employer. He was threatened with disciplinary action & possible dismissal for posting his CV and ticking the box stating that he was interested in career opportunities. Have you got a social networking policy that Cliks?

A Next employee was sacked for refusing to work Xmas eve. The employer argued that the rules and expectations for working on this day were very clear as the shop is busy. The Tribunal did not accept that the employee had fair warning and held the dismissal to be unfair. Are your rules and policies about holiday working clear? Get it right with employment advice that Cliks!

After being absent for 6 months to undertake Chemotherapy, Mr Walker returned to work to face accusations of bullying and financial mismanagement instead of a welcome back. Lambeth Council was criticised by the judge for its woefully inadequate investigation which amounted to constructive dismissal. Take advice and get it right with employment law that Cliks!