by DNH (BD) | Dec 2, 2023 | Employment Law
In the wake of the global pandemic, workplaces faced unprecedented disruptions. One such challenge was managing emergency leave due to the pandemic due to lockdowns, restrictions in movements, and the rise of remote working. However, the pandemic itself should not...
by DNH (BD) | Nov 29, 2023 | Employment Law
In unfair dismissal claims, the primary remedy is reinstatement. While it is generally rare for an employer to offer reinstatement to a recently dismissed employee, there are still some reported instances where employers do make such offers. The recent High Court...
by DNH (BD) | Oct 27, 2023 | Employment Law
Independent contractors have become an integral part of modern business operations, offering flexibility and specialized skills that can enhance a company’s capabilities. However, using independent contractors comes with its own set of challenges, and...
by DNH (BD) | Oct 20, 2023 | Employment Law
What are the implications when an employee embarks on a new job with a different employer without formally resigning from their existing position? Does this action imply the abandonment of the initial employment and therefore nullifying the employee’s ability to...
by DNH (BD) | Oct 13, 2023 | Employment Law
A trade union has to be recognised before it can bargain with the employer. When the employer refuses to recognise the union, the union can seek government intervention for the recognition of the union under Section 9 of the Industrial Relations Act 1967. However,...
by DNH (BD) | Oct 7, 2023 | Employment Law
A knuckleduster is a weapon designed to be worn around the knuckles, to be used in hand-to-hand combat. It is often made from brass or metal, so that a punch delivered with the knuckleduster will result in increased damage. Is it a terminable offence for an employee...
