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
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
Payroll considerations across the Islands
The key theme across the Islands presently is a scarcity of resources, which will bring remuneration strategy in its broadest sense to the forefront of business thinking for the upcoming
Pallot v Jersey Heritage Trust (Jersey)
The claims in this case were for discrimination and automatic unfair dismissal. The Claimant was a driver for amphibious passenger vehicles that travel between West Park and Elizabeth Castle and
Contracts – They’re a Must!
One of the first hurdles that can trip employers is the employment contract. You must provide a contract of employment to your employees within the first four weeks of employment,
