Category Archives: Case Law Update
Malone & Others v BA Plc – crew complements dispute
Malone & Others v BA Plc The Court of Appeal has recently found in favour of BA Plc (“BA”) in the crew complements dispute. Miss Elizabeth Anne Malone was selected as one of three lead claimants’ on behalf of 5000+ … Continue reading
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Liability for “negative” references – Bullimore v Pothecary Witham Weld (Solicitors)
Both a prospective and past employer have been found liable to a solicitor whose, job offer was retracted following the provision of a “negative” reference. Miss Bullimore worked for Witham Weld Solicitors (“WW”) which has since merged to become Pothecary … Continue reading
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Extent of Liability for Loss – Thaine v London School of Economics
Miss Thaine was employed by the London School of Economics (“LSE”) as a painter and decorator in the maintenance department and was the only women amongst the department’s 18 employees. She began to suffer from psychiatric health problems, which prevented her … Continue reading
Reasonableness of Dismissal – Wilson Devonald Ltd v Suckling
Ms Suckling was a receptionist at a law firm, who had not been the subject of “previous concerns or complaints about her work” and was dismissed following one incident of misconduct. Ms Suckling made the decision to allow two young … Continue reading
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Maternity and Redundancy – Simpson v Endsleigh Insurance Services Ltd
Miss Simpson was an insurance consultant who worked in London. Whilst away on maternity leave, her employer restructured their business by closing down a number of retail outlets, and moving their business to call centres in Cheltenham, Burnley and Northern … Continue reading
