Discrimination against employee (2026)
Outcome: The Claimant’s second claim was struck out as an abuse of process. The Tribunal held the discrimination complaints should have been added to the existing claim, rather than brought […]
Unfair and unlawful dismissal or gross misconduct? (2026)
Outcome: The claims for unfair dismissal and unlawful dismissal (notice pay) were dismissed. The Tribunal found that Miss Bruce was guilty of gross misconduct, justifying summary dismissal. Key findings: Lessons […]
Constructive unfair dismissal (2026)
Outcome: The claim for constructive unfair dismissal was dismissed. Key findings: Lessons learned:
Unfair dismissal (2026)
Outcome: The claim for unfair dismissal was rejected. Key findings: Lessons learned:
Unpaid wages, no payslips, and no contract (2026)
Outcome: The Respondent failed to file a response. Judgment in default entered in favour of the Claimant. The Respondent was ordered to pay £3,724 in total compensation and damages. Key […]
C v R (2024)
Nursery exclusion for epilepsy Key findings: Implications:
Written statement of reasons for dismissal
From Friday 25 July, gone are the days of vague and vanilla letters of dismissal. Clear reasons for termination must be included in such letters to ensure that employers remain […]
Discrimination awards
It’s not only the employment law that’s facing significant change, as the maximum limit for discrimination claims will also rise on Friday 25 July from £10,000 per claim to the […]
Breach of employment rights award
The maximum award for breaches of basic employment rights will be doubled from four weeks to eight weeks. Whether this involves a breach of rest periods, flexible working, minimum wage, […]
Unfair dismissal compensation
Two new bandings of unfair dismissal compensation are to be introduced. The current system dictates that unfair dismissal compensation reaches a maximum after five years of service with an award […]
Racial harassment against employee (2023)
Key findings: Lessons learned:
Law At Work acquires Insight Limited
Law At Work (LAW) has announced its recent acquisition of Insight Limited (Insight) as the two businesses join forces to create a dynamic partnership in the field of people and […]
Payslips, employment terms, rest periods, holiday pay, and discrimination (2024)
Key facts The Claimant’s employment lasted only 18 days, which is notably brief. Despite this, they raised multiple claims, indicating significant dissatisfaction with their employment conditions. The claims included issues […]
Flexible working (2020)
Jersey Employment (Jersey) LAW 2003, specifically Part 3A concerning flexible working: Key facts On 17 December 2019, the Claimant requested to reduce their working hours to one night shift per […]
Breach of payslips and contracts (2024)
The case The Claimant was a plumber employed by the Respondent for approximately six months. As their probation was coming to an end, the Respondent decided that the Claimant was […]
Law At Work donates 200 hours of free support to charities
Law At Work (LAW), the Channel Islands’ leading employment and health and safety specialist, has set up a community-driven initiative to provide vital support to local charities. Celebrating its 20th […]
Constructive unfair dismissal (2024)
The case The Claimant worked as an engineer for the Respondent for 17 years. They were one of seven employees who worked within the business, although the other six employees […]
Constructive dismissal (2023)
Guernsey The case The Applicant was a head chef with the Respondent from August 2019 until May 2022. In early 2022, they had to attend a ceremony in Thailand following […]
Law At Work appoints former Data Commissioner
The Channel Islands’ leading employment and health and safety specialist, Law At Work (LAW), has appointed Emma Martins to lead its new service providing data protection, privacy, governance, and ethics […]
4th Annual Leadership Survey
After the success of the last few years, Leadership Jersey have opened their annual leadership survey for the fourth year. As leading HR and employment specialists, we know how vital […]
Health and Safety Project Co-ordinators – What does a HSPC do?
If you are in the fortunate position of planning an extension to your home, or even building a new home, you are most likely aware that you will have to […]
Leadership Survey 2022
We’re so pleased to be sponsoring the Leadership Jersey survey again this year. We would appreciate 6 minutes of your time to contribute to this important initiative (click link above). […]
Non-payment of wages (2020)
What was it about? Non-payment of wages What were the facts? The Claimant’s complaint, was that they were not paid by the Respondent for a period of time they were […]
