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TUPE and Employees on PHI

14 January 2016 The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 ensures protection for employee contracts of employment when a business or service is being outsourced/transferred to a new entity. A recent case in the Employment... READ

Travel time is “working time”

04 January 2016 The Working Time Directive defines “working time” as any period during which the worker is working, at the employer’s disposal and carrying out his or her activity or duties. A “rest period” is any... READ

Security of Tenure in leases; differences between England and Wales and Northern Ireland

22 September 2015 Security of Tenure in leases; differences between England and Wales and Northern Ireland What is Security of Tenure? Security of Tenure is the right for a business Tenant of a property to occupy it... READ

Law of Property Northern Ireland – Key Jurisdictional Distinctions

06 July 2015 Worthingtons Commercial Property Department discusses the key distinctions in the law of Property between England and Wales and Northern Ireland. Although many of the principles of the law of Property in the two jurisdictions... READ

Compensation Award for Sectarian Behavior in the Workplace

05 February 2015 Louise McAloon, Solicitor, Employment considers the implications of sectarian behavior in the workplace and failing to ensure a neutral working environment £9,900 Compensation award for sectarian behaviour in the workplace and failure to ensure... READ

Judicial Review of Home Office Decision : Talalaev’s Application

12 June 2014 Successful judicial review of home office decision concerning a skilled tier 2 migrant worker The High Court recently allowed an application for judicial review, brought by Worthingtons Solicitors on behalf of a Russian software... READ

Do you always dismiss for Gross Misconduct?

14 January 2014 Employers should always get advice before deciding to dismiss an employee to avoid any costly and lengthy tribunal hearings. The Employment Rights (NI) Order 1996 sets out a two stage approach that an Employment... READ

The Imperfect Gift!

19 July 2013 Where properties are transferred at less than their market value the Official Receiver in bankruptcy can and will step in to recover property. A recent case in the Belfast High Court highlighted the risks... READ

Defamation: The Grapevine Effect

13 June 2013 Celia Worthington of Worthingtons Solicitors comments on recent cases which clarify what factors the courts will consider in assessing damages for defamatory statements. The Court of Appeal in England recently considered the matter of... READ

Is it unlawful to give an employee a “bad” reference?

11 June 2013 Worthingtons Solicitors advise on the implications of providing an inaccurate reference to an ex-employee, or prospective new Employer. This is a question often posed by employers or managers in business when they receive a... READ