
Christmas cheer and corporate conduct
In the words of Noddy Holder… ITS CHRISTMAAAAAAS! Christmas is a time full of festive cheer and a time to celebrate the year together, but it can be a tricky

Important employment related updates
Jersey businesses had a challenging year in 2021, and the start of this year saw a small but important flurry of employment law changes. Among the changes was the introduction

Joining LAW and the future of employment in Guernsey
I’m delighted to have joined the hugely experienced team at LAW, and I’m excited to support the wider business community in Guernsey. Having started life in the UK in a

H&S workplace considerations for flexible working arrangements
Due to the pandemic, a considerable number of businesses have changed how they allow their employees to work. Many employers have seen the benefits of introducing hybrid or flexible working

Girardi v The Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority (Jersey)
What was it about? An interim judgment – whether Mr Girardi was an employee or not. What was the outcome? The Tribunal determined that Mr Girardi was an employee.

Deena Jackson v Sinels Advocates (Jersey)
What was it about? Unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, and late provision of employment contract. What was the outcome? The Tribunal determined that Sinels Advocates did undertake a reasonable investigation

Craig Mellon v Sandpiper C.I. Limited (Guernsey)
What was it about? Constructive unfair dismissal What was the outcome? The Tribunal determined that Mr Mellon resigned from this employment and was not constructively dismissed. What were

Jersey Health and Safety Inspectorate Annual Report
The Jersey Health and Safety Inspectorate’s annual report for 2020 was recently released. Despite the effect that the pandemic, it still makes for some interesting reading. Unsurprisingly, COVID heavily impacted

Neonakis v La Trape Proprietes (Divers) A.R.L (Jersey)
The Claimant claimed: (i) he did not receive pay in respect of overtime; and (ii) unauthorised deductions had been made from his wages. The Respondent defended both claims on the

Lessons Learnt from the Pandemic
As we all know, the last two years have caused a lot of disruption to our regular working days. Working from home became the norm for so many, while this

Snap, Crackle & Pop Breakfast Briefing – 18/11/21
In case you missed it, here’s a recording of our Snap, Crackle & Pop Breakfast Briefing! Our speakers were: Tammy Fage – Health & Safety Inspectorate Dr Chris Edmond –

Minimum leave and break times increased in Jersey
From 1 January 2022, uninterrupted rest breaks of at least 20 minutes in every six-hour period will be a legal entitlement to Jersey workers. Annual leave entitlement will also be increasing to